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Africa-Press – Liberia. <\/strong><\/span>Elderly beneficiaries, family members and officials of WLI<\/p>\n

As Liberia celebrates its 178th Independence Anniversary, several members of the ageing population have voiced out a growing social concern faced by them.<\/p>\n

The elderly, 35 in number, gathered not just to receive gifts on Thursday, July 24, but to share their stories of neglect, poverty, and in some cases, abuse.<\/p>\n

The gathering was organized by the faith-based group, Word of Life International, Inc. (WLI) as part of its Ageing Project Awareness initiative, is now marking nearly two decades of outreach to aging citizens.<\/p>\n

Held at WLI\u2019s headquarters in Paynesville, the event offered more than rice, lappers, and cash, but also offered visibility and a voice to those often overlooked.<\/p>\n

WLI\u2019s Ageing Project Focal Person, Ms. Rebecca K.G. Nyamndo, emphasized that many elderly Liberians face harsh conditions, including being falsely accused of witchcraft and shunned by their communities.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s heartbreaking. Some of the stories we hear from these senior citizens are unimaginable. Some are sleeping on bare floors, some go days without a meal, and others face violence in their own homes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ms. Nyamndo called for urgent action from government institutions and international partners, urging them to work with WLI to establish safe homes and social protections for the elderly.<\/p>\n

In a deeply emotional speech, Mr. Aloysius Topka, speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, thanked WLI for not just providing material assistance, but for treating them as human beings worthy of respect and compassion.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou have remembered us when others pretend we don\u2019t exist,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Rev. Anderson Vanwen, delivering the keynote address, underscored the moral responsibility of society and the Church to care for the aged. \u201cIt\u2019s not enough to build schools and hospitals if we forget our elders,\u201d he declared. \u201cWe are called to give, not out of pity, but out of love.\u201d<\/p>\n

Founded in 2006, WLI\u2019s Ageing Project aims to tackle elder abuse, neglect, and poverty. It operates across five communities in Montserrado County and has recently expanded its services to include support for persons living with disabilities.<\/p>\n

The organization\u2019s efforts are made possible through the leadership and funding of its U.S.-based CEO, Dr. Sam Ndorleh, whose commitment to the elderly has been central to the project\u2019s growth.<\/p>\n

According to the Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS), Liberia is home to approximately 2.8 million people aged 65 or older. Yet, advocates say policies and protections for the elderly remain inadequate.<\/p>\n

While Thursday\u2019s event celebrated the generosity of a faith-based organization, it also served as a powerful indictment of a society that has yet to fully embrace its responsibility to its aging population.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re doing what we can,\u201d Ms. Nyamndo said. \u201cBut it\u2019s time for this country to do more.\u201d<\/p>\n

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