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Shattered by over
14 years of governmental corruption and civil war, Liberia has been left
one of the poorest nations in the world. Now in post-conflict reconstruction,
Liberia urgently needs the help of organizations and individuals to rebuild
its communities.
California Newsreel
Documentary
- LIBERIA:
AN UNCIVIL WAR
This documentary provides an in-depth case study of one of the many
brutal civil wars that have sprung up like wild fires across Africa.
Having been founded by freed slaves, Liberia has a unique connection
to the United States and has always looked to the nation in its times
of crisis. This film examines the failure of the U.S. to respond to
the civil war in Liberia.
Over
A Decade of Fighting
Help!
- Watchlist
- On Children and Armed Conflict
The Watchlist is a network of local, regional and international non-governmental
organizations working to protect the security and rights of children
in armed conflicts. The Watchlist monitors the impact of armed conflict
on children and influences policies to improve their lives. Visit Watchlist
to support efforts to demobilize and reintegrate child soldiers in Liberia.
- Friends
of Liberia
Friends of Liberia (FOL) has been working with the people of Liberia
since 1986. Its 800 members--former Peace Corps volunteers, diplomats,
missionaries, business people, relief workers and Liberians--are dedicated
to helping the nation rebuild its institutions, educate its children
and improve the quality of life for all who live there.
- The
Carter Center - Building Hope in Liberia
In the 1990s, The Carter Center worked with the Liberian government
to monitor elections, to promote human rights and to advocate for free
press. The Carter Center continues to encourage avenues for peace in
Liberia.
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