Story

Many rural areas in Liberia lack healthcare, health ed., or literacy services. Without this Liberians don't know how to use preventative methods that decrease infant and maternal mortality and improve the quality of life. Each year IHI's Clinic serves over 15,000 people, and our literacy programs work with 200 women and our new "Liberian Women's Health Manual" will be used by local women to teach women and girls improved health, sanitation, nutrition and human rights practices. Please contribute

Impact

IHI not only provides care, resources, and education to promote the health and wellbeing of its community, it also serves as a model for locally driven grassroots development. We know that when provided with opportunities for health and literacy, people can and do take ownership of the improvement of their lives and communities. Your donation will help us ensure that area residents continue to receive quality, affordable healthcare and education and our staff will continue to earn a living wage.

Challenge

Many years post-conflict, most Liberians still live in poverty and lack access to quality, affordable healthcare, education or Literacy. Patients often walk long distances for care and risk being turned away due to a lack of medical supplies. Malnutrition, Malaria, Diabetes, and other are rampant, and Liberia's maternal and infant mortality are among the highest in the world - nearly 15% of children die by their first birthday. Government Health Centers often run without staff or medicine.

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