{"id":51612,"date":"2024-02-05T17:17:13","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T17:17:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/liberia\/all-news\/ecowas-red-cross-provide-direct-cash-assistance-to-disaster-hit-families"},"modified":"2024-02-05T18:30:15","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T18:30:15","slug":"ecowas-red-cross-provide-direct-cash-assistance-to-disaster-hit-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/liberia\/all-news\/ecowas-red-cross-provide-direct-cash-assistance-to-disaster-hit-families","title":{"rendered":"ECOWAS, Red Cross Provide Direct Cash Assistance to Disaster-Hit Families"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Liberia. <\/strong><\/span>In response to the devastating flooding that afflicted Liberia in 2022, the Liberian Red Cross, with support from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and with the participation of the Government of Liberia through the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has initiated a comprehensive cash transfer through mobile money for 1,841 families in Montserrado and Margibi Counties.<\/p>\n

The Liberian Red Cross has received funding from ECOWAS to provide direct cash assistance to affected families to aid their recovery and payment to 700 beneficiaries has already been completed, while mobile money transfers to 1,141 families are being processed. The cash assistance to the tune of US$371,882.00 will directly benefit over 9,600 people representing the affected families or households in 30 affected communities, including 25 in Montserrado and five in Margibi.<\/p>\n

The flood crisis left Liberia among the hardest-hit member states within the ECOWAS region, destroying homes, disrupting basic livelihood activities, and contaminating water sources, making the aftermath of the 2022 flooding \u2018extremely devastating\u2019.<\/p>\n

The Liberia National Red Cross Society was however designated by the National Disaster Management Agency as the implementing partner before signing an agreement with ECOWAS on its Post-Disaster Humanitarian Assistance Project in Liberia aimed at promoting recovery and enhancing resilience in the affected communities.<\/p>\n

The Resident Representative of the President of the ECOWAS Commission in Liberia, H.E. Amb. Josephine Nkrumah in September 2023 emphasized that flooding has emerged as a pressing humanitarian issue within the ECOWAS member states, stressing that ECOWAS is not solely focused on elections and political stability but is also committed to social interventions that address the impact of natural disasters and other pressing social issues affecting its member states.<\/p>\n

The Liberian Red Cross has already started transferring cash through Mobile Money to the affected families. The Red Cross Secretary General Gregory T. Blamoh said the cash transfer assistance will not only enable the affected families to address their real needs but also help the beneficiaries to speed up their recovery with dignity.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the aftermath of these disasters, our focus remains on the well-being of affected communities and families, serving the most vulnerable within the affected communities. While our support cannot reach everyone, we are committed to prioritizing the most affected individuals, including pregnant women, single mothers, people with disabilities, and those with no income\u201d, Mr. Blamoh has said.<\/p>\n

Mr. Blamoh expressed gratitude to the partner, saying, \u201cWe are forever grateful to ECOWAS for its unwavering support. We look forward to building more partnerships to address the ongoing humanitarian needs on the ground.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr. Blamoh extended his deepest gratitude to ECOWAS for its unwavering support, which enables the Red Cross to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by these disasters. \u201cTogether, we are promoting recovery and building resilience and hope for a better tomorrow,\u201d Mr. Blamoh said.<\/p>\n

Beneficiaries are receiving their mobile money messages with great excitement and are appreciating the ECOWAS, Red Cross, and NDMA for the direct cash assistance which some have described as \u2018a lifeline\u2019 for them, helping them to rebuild and recover after the devastating floods. A beneficiary Teta Joko of the Baptist Seminary said: \u201cThe timely support from ECOWAS and the Red Cross has provided my family with the means to meet immediate needs and restore a sense of normalcy in our lives.\u201d<\/p>\n

Another beneficiary, Janeba Diggs of the Doe Community pointed out that: \u201cThe assistance from ECOWAS and the Red Cross has not only eased our financial burden but has also given us hope for a better future as we work towards rebuilding our lives.\u201d<\/p>\n

ECOWAS\u2019s commitment to aiding Liberia in the wake of the 2022 flood disaster highlights the organization\u2019s dedication to not only political stability but also to the welfare of its member states\u2019 citizens. As the project unfolds, it is anticipated that thousands of lives will be positively impacted, reinforcing the idea that regional cooperation can bring much-needed relief to those facing dire circumstances.<\/p>\n

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