Liberia
Our Work in Liberia
In Liberia, 14 years of civil war shattered infrastructure and disrupted the national healthcare system. Since then, limited economic growth, low government income, and heavy dependence on international aid have made it hard to invest in rebuilding.
Effect Hope has been partnering with the Ministry of Health in Liberia since 2011. Today, our work focuses on strengthening the health system to ensure people affected by neglected tropical diseases receive the care they need when and where they need it.
Liberia at a Glance
- Approximately 5 million people live in Liberia.
- More than 60% of the population is under 25.
- 82% of the country’s health facilities were destroyed during the civil war.
- 64% of the population live below the poverty line.
- The average person earns $3.50 per day.
- Effect Hope has been working alongside the Ministry of Health in Liberia since 2011, including emergency assistance during the Ebola outbreak.
Liberia at a Glance
- Approximately 5 million people live in Liberia.
- More than 60% of the population is under 25.
- 82% of the country’s health facilities were destroyed during the civil war.
- 64% of the population live below the poverty line.
- The average person earns $3.50 per day.
- Effect Hope has been working alongside the Ministry of Health in Liberia since 2011, including emergency assistance during the Ebola outbreak.
Programs in Liberia
TRANSFORM
The overarching goal of the TRANSFORM project is to ensure that all people in Liberia have equitable access to care through their nearest primary health facility.
By strengthening the public health system, training healthcare workers, and involving people affected by NTDs in service planning and evaluation, TRANSFORM keeps those affected at the center of the program while addressing NTD care at the national, county, and local levels.
Equitable health care means that where you live or what condition you face should not determine the care you receive. This program is designed to make that a reality for people affected by Genital Schistosomiasis in Liberia.
By strengthening policies, integrating services across the health system, and equipping health workers with the guidance, data, and tools they need, the program addresses long‑standing gaps that have left many Liberians—particularly women and girls—without care. Centering the lived experiences of people affected, it works across national, county, and local levels to ensure services are accessible, consistent, and responsive, no matter where someone lives.
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