Liberia endured shattering civil conflicts from 1989 to 2003.  The entire nation was deeply traumatized, and social and economic recovery has been slow. The trauma and disruption of the Ebola crisis and the COVID pandemic further set the country back. By 2019, 51% of Liberians lived in poverty.  Many women do not have opportunities to learn life and vocational skills, assume productive roles and provide for their families. Some 93% of Liberian women are worried about their economic security, with 15% of the population in crisis or emergency food security situations.

One Day’s Wages partnered with Camp for Peace Liberia to support weaving, tailoring and business training for women in Salayea.  The women who graduated received start-up support and joined cooperatives through which they are able to continue growing their business and expanding their professional networks.  Through our partnership, 65 women are now running small businesses and receiving needed income to support their families!