Reports

ROME- With the humanitarian situation in Liberia deteriorating by the day, the United Nations World Food Programme warns that hundreds of thousands of displaced people in camps outside the capital, Monrovia, will soonface starvation if a peaceful solution is…

FHI has received a $1.5 million grant from the United States Agency for International Development's Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA), to continue its work with families affected by the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The…

I. Security Situation Although Monrovia has been reported as relatively calm the residents have fears over their safety. A number of Supermarkets and Stores were opened for business, however the banks remained closed. The Aid Agencies are also experiencing problems in…

Submitted Before: Congressional Human Rights Caucus Robert Warwick Regional Director for West Africa International Rescue Committee As Prepared: Mr. Chairman and Respected Members of this Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to brief you on the current humanitarian situation in Liberia and the likely humanitarian consequences…

I. Military/Political Developments On Sunday, 6th July, the Nigerian president visited Liberia to discuss the temporary asylum offer to president Charles Taylor. Speaking after their meeting at the Roberts International Airport, President Taylor confirmed acceptance of Nigeria's offer of asylum…

Lack of adequate food, medication, water & sanitation, shelter and other essentials continues to make life very difficult for internally displaced people (IDPs) sheltering in churches, schools, mosques, government ministries and the main site, SKD Sports Stadium, Monrovia, Liberia. World Vision…

Liberian children are set to get a new injection of vital aid soon as food, clothing and medical supplies are flown into Monrovia, Liberia tomorrow. Carrying £40,000 of urgently needed supplies, the Save the Children aid flight will leave…

Silver Spring, Maryland - The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is providing wheat, beans, and oil to 12,000 newly displaced persons in Liberia that have fled to the capital of Monrovia due to ongoing hostilities in the country. Despite…

Humanitarian Situation in Liberia Over recent weeks fighting in and around Monrovia has caused thousands of people to flee within the city. Following the breakdown of the peace talks and ceasefire two weeks ago, heavy fighting resumed between 23 and…

Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) Allocated: A DREF application is in process.The Federation’s mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. It is the world’s largest humanitarian organization and…