1. Presented by: AFRICON

2.  This study is commissioned by the Government of Liberia to AFRICON to come up with effective strategies for the post-conflict reconstruction of Liberian women especially in the areas of health, education and employment 2

3. Liberian Women 54% of labor force 90% employed in agricultural sector has a 60% illiteracy rate 42% never attended school 3

4. Liberian Women 48% become pregnant by 18 maternal mortality rate one of the highest in the world at 994 out of 100,000 births 4

5. Liberian government Donor HealthEducation target: reduce maternal mortality by 50% by 2014 mental health counseling basic hygiene reproductive health target: Increase women’s trade skills and health awareness by 2014 livelihood training basic healthcare knowledge basic education for families Employment target: increase number of women with home-based businesses by 2014 setup cooperative market- assistance WOMEN’S REINTEGRATION Framework 5

6. Health  Reproductive Health: Midwifery School  Only 297 certified midwives in Liberia  After training, 3-year commitment to local community 6

7. Health  Counseling  Train local birth attendants on HIV/AIDS prevention, addressing sexual violence and basic health  Implement WHO’s Mental Health Gap Action Programme  In accordance with the UN Millenium Development Goals 7

8. Education  Training in key skills – tailoring, craft-work and agriculture  Literacy – basic reading and writing  Geared towards supporting Employment projects 8

9. 9 Employment  Utilize skills gained in training programs.  Form co-ops with other women.  Create small businesses.  Start-up loans to cover costs.  Expand markets with fair trade:  Global Goods Partners  Macy’s

10. Funding Funding Source Breakdown Total Available Funding: $33, 455, 992 10

11. Long-term Plan  The plan presented is within a 5-year time period. At the end of this period a thorough evaluation should be conducted to review what plans worked effectively and which did not;  Upon the results, successful programs can be continued and new ones can be incorporated. 11

12. Conclusion 12 The Government of Liberia must continue its support of these women and provide the necessary resources:  Effective Coordination, Management and Monitoring of human and financial resources  Results-Based Management Strategy

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