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Great hope for the future

Liberia, a West African country, continues to recover from the ravages of a 14-year civil war in which children and young people made up the largest group of recruited fighters.

Although Liberia is one of the poorest countries in the world and has been through many challenges, it is a country led by an inspiring female president, and there is  great hope for the future.

How Girl Up Helps Girls in Liberia

With support from Girl Up, the UN launched a new girls initiative in 2011.  In the first year, the program will focus on adolescent girls in seven communities in Gbarpolu and Montserrado counties, reaching more than 10,000 girls. Here are some of the program specifics:

EDUCATION: supporting basic education costs like uniforms and school supplies and helping girls get into school, as because of the war many girls have never gone to school.

HEALTH: facilitating the first-ever national strategy around adolescent health to ensure doctors, nurses, and health workers are providing Liberian girls with the services they need.

SAFETY: creating safe spaces for girls where they can receive counseling and support.

LEADERSHIP: initiating peace building clubs for girls, as well as economic and leadership training opportunities.