-From LNRCS
1,500 families who were affected by unprecedented floods in June and July 2024 have received the full payment of emergency cash transfer from the Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS).
The completion of the cash donation which was done on October 24, 2024, is part of the humanitarian effort of the National Red Cross Society to ensure flood victims regain livelihoods after being displaced by heavy down pull of rain across the country.
During the donation, each family has received a total of 185.00 USD in two installment payments to address the urgent needs created as a result of the flooding. Based on the available support, the Liberian Red Cross provided the cash assistance to the most affected families with a total population of 13,100 people in 21 communities in Bong, Grand Cape, and Montserrado Counties.
In addition to the livelihood support, the LNRCS is also organizing shelter support for 400 families whose homes were partially or completely damaged. Each family will receive 150.00 USD to aid them in repairing their homes, contributing to their long-term recovery.
The Liberian Red Cross in July secured more than half a million United States Dollars from the IFRC’s Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) to assist flood-affected families in the areas of livelihood and shelter. The EU has contributed to the IFRC emergency fund, reinforcing the response to the severe flooding.
To promote sustainable solutions, the Red Cross has also distributed cleaning tools such as wheelbarrows, shovels, whippers, and cutlasses to each community, encouraging regular environmental cleaning and drainage clearing as part of disaster risk reduction efforts.
LNRCS Secretary General, Gregory T. Blamoh, emphasized the importance of community involvement in the recovery process. “Together, we are helping communities recover and build back stronger. The Red Cross and its partners are not just providing immediate relief but are also working closely with the affected communities to promote long-term resilience. We believe that community engagement in environmental activities such as and including drainage clearing is crucial in minimizing the impact of future floods.”
Mr. Blamoh said the Liberian Red Cross and partners are committed to helping the affected communities recover, rebuild, and strengthen their resilience against the growing threats of climate change. The LNRCS, with its partners, continues to work with the affected communities to ensure a coordinated recovery process while addressing the root causes of vulnerability, including climate change, sea erosion, and flooding. The focus remains on empowering communities to adapt to mitigation measures and strengthening resilience to withstand future climate shocks.
