Post-war Rehabilitation

 After fourteen years of civil war the growth and development of Liberia is presently non-existent and the country remains in a state of stagnation. Approximately 85% of the physical infrastructure has been completely destroyed, looted, or abandoned. Now that peace has come to Liberia and almost 15,000 UN Peacekeepers have arrived, Liberia has an opportunity to a better future.

The present living conditions in Liberia are generally deplorable, but for those who have been forced to flee from their homes life is almost impossible. Living conditions in the various displacement centres are difficult at best and the inhabitants are totally dependent on the humanitarian community for the most basic assistance. However, those living in the camps are ready to leave and return to their homes of origin immediately if they can be assured of some support such as food, water and sanitation as well as assistance with community infrastructure support systems, seeds and tools for agriculture during the first few months enabling them to restart their lives.

This revision includes a proposal by the Lutheran World Federation, Department for World Service Liberia (LWF /DWS Liberia). The proposal is a follow-up of the LWF project in the AFLR 31, which was extended until 30 June 2004, but due to insufficient funding, was closed on 30 April 2004. The proposal covers transitional activities which will assist the return of displaced persons, ex-combatants and Liberian refugees to their original homes putting emphasis on Training of Trainers to ensure that there are trained persons returning to their original communities and who will be empowered to engage in community peace building and reconciliation, trauma healing, protection and advocacy issues. Activities included are: community infrastructure repairs, family shelter construction for the vulnerable, provision of agriculture seeds and tools, food and non-food items, water and sanitation, formal and non-formal education and local capacity building.

Please note that for the sake of brevity this revision includes the LWF/DWS proposal only. For the other proposals by ACT members in Liberia please refer to the original appeal and revision one issued on 11 March and 28 May 2004 respectively.

Project Completion Date:

CCC - 28 February 2005
CHAL - 28 February 2005
LCL - 28 February 2005
UMC - 31 December 2004
UMCOR - 31 August 2004
YMCA - 31 October 2004
LCC - 28 February 2005
LWF - 31 December 2004

Summary of Appeal Targets, Pledges/Contributions Received and Balance Requested

Signed by:

Jessie Kgoroeadira
Acting Director, ACT Co-ordinating Office