WOMEN + EMPOWERMENT: We also believe passionately that economic opportunities for women hold the promise for real change in Liberia. Through partnerships with other women’s groups, we empower disadvantaged women through education, skills training, economic opportunities and financial literacy.

BECAUSE the world water crisis is one of the largest public health issues of our time, causing 2 million deaths every year! — BECAUSE nearly 1.1 billion people (roughly 20% of the world’s population) lack access to safe drinking water. — BECAUSE every day 4,500 children die from illnesses like diarrhea, dysentery, and cholera caused by dirty water and unhygienic living conditions. — BECAUSE lack of access to clean water not only severely impacts people’s health, it also suppresses economic growth and negatively impacts women and girls‘ education advancement. — BECAUSE waterborne illnesses kills more children than malaria and HIV/AIDS combined.

Liberia is recovering from 14 years of civil war which destroyed the country’s infrastructure, including major water points and water systems. On any given day, millions of Liberians are battling the effects of some kind of waterborne disease. Poor sanitation and bad hygiene cause the deaths of one in five Liberians (WHO). According to a recent CDC report, a necessary starting point in rebuilding the country is to provide access to clean drinking water and sanitation facilities. Improving access to clean water is the first line of attack for FACE Africa. By collaborating with local communities, partner organizations and government agencies, our goal is to implement sustainable water projects that help reduce poverty and improve the quality of life for the people of Liberia.

To achieve the greatest impact, we connect and collaborate with organizations like Concern Liberia that are  working hard on the ground to make clean water and sanitation a reality for hundreds of thousands of Liberians.  While significant progress has been made by a coalition of non-government organizations, civil society and the Liberian government to increase access to clean water and sanitation facilities, three out of four Liberians have no access to safe drinking water and six out of seven cannot access sanitation facilities, such as toilets. Our goal is to help fill this gap and support the efforts of existing organization with advocacy, funding and  resources to expand their outreach and scope.

FACE Africa works to bring clean and safe drinking water to those in need through long lasting projects implemented by local partners. We implement a host of water solutions including: Hand Dug Wells | Drilled Wells | Rehabilitation of Existing Wells | Building Communal Latrines | Distribution of Point-to-Use Water Treatment Solutions | Training Water & Sanitation Committees | Hygiene Workshops