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06/23/2016

Our partners in Liberia are looking for a Program Assistant Intern. The position includes operational and administrative support. This is a great NGO called Youth Crime Watch Liberia. Accommodation, food, and visa will be taken care of by the NGO. If you are interested or for more info, contact: [email protected]

11/07/2015

Greetings VIDA Friends and Family. We are exited to announce a new program in Ghana. Sickle Cell Disease is a tragic blood disorder that is very difficult to treat in Ghana. This new program supports patients that have no opportunity for treatment where they live. It involves the transport of patients to Europe where they can be treated, and then support with reintegration into their communities after their return to Ghana. For more information, please check out the project page on the following link.

http://www.thevida.org/projects/scd/Sickle-Cell-Disease-home

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a major genetic blood disorder found in most countries in Sub-Saharan Africa that affects the hemoglobin within the red blood cells. The recurrent pain and complications caused by the disease can interfere with many aspec…

05/22/2015

Have you ever dreamed of volunteering in Africa? Let us help you make that dream come true this summer! We have many opportunities through our partners in Ghana and Liberia. You can help build a school, teach young adults basic computer skills, and much more. Message us for more information.
https://www.adanu.org/2014/12/volunteer-experience/

Guest post by Don Davis, recent Adanu volunteer. In October 2014, I was blessed to be able to take my...

05/19/2015

Follow the progress of Solarize Ghana as we near the implementation stage of this amazing project. Thank you to our partners at Adanu for all your work in the field. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GirByN1jj1A

03/27/2015

Street Library Project
Unlocking the power of literacy in Liberia

VOLUNTEER through Youth Crime Watch of Liberia’s Street Library Program,
you can truly change someone's life. You can teach, read stories or conduct
other activities that will help transform a life and empower a person to truly
reach their potential. Call or come to our office to see how you can be a
change maker and be involved in this truly transformative program. Teachers
and all who can read are welcome and needed.
Behind Billie-call Christian Institute, Wood Camp Community
Paynesville City, Montserrado, Liberia 0777969319 / 777017183 or
0888926273 email us at [email protected]

Can you read? If so, you have an amazing gift to share. With so many who are less fortunate than yourself, will you consider a small donation of your time? Call, text or message us here to join the effort!

10/09/2014

As many of you know, VIDA works extensively in West Africa where the tragic Ebola outbreak is getting worse. We are hard at work with our Liberian partners to provide support to Ebola patients and their families, provide personal protection equipment, and conduct door to door hygiene education. Please click the link to learn more. http://www.thevida.org/projects/liberia/ebola-emergency-liberia

Youth Crime Watch of Liberia (YCWL) Volunteers for International Development and Aid (VIDA) Ebola Emergency Liberia Campaign

08/20/2014

Help give these young women the opportunities that they deserve. Click to learn more and support our close partners in Liberia as they empower women.
http://www.youcaring.com/nonprofits/enhancing-girls-empowerment-through-information-technology/212906

Funds raised will empower several disadvantaged Liberian Girls in necessary skills and character needed to acquire and maintain decent jobs to improve their livelihoods.

07/21/2014

We want to thank our partners at DIVOG. They helped make our recent trip to Ghana extremely successful. Solarize Ghana continues as we have received a commitment from the Ghanaian government to provide us with the SolBus and PV equipment needed to install solar at 6 schools and 4 medical clinics in Ghana!

06/30/2014

We are traveling to Ghana a week from today to continue work on the Solarize Ghana project! We plan to start installations at the end of the rainy season in October. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GirByN1jj1A

The Solarize Ghana project is the culmination of over a year of planning, assessing, designing, fundraising, and coordinating with beneficiary communities wi...

04/30/2014

VIDA ED recently met with the Foreign Minister of Liberia to discuss future projects and partnerships, learn more here: http://www.mofa.gov.lr/public2/2press.php?news_id=1067&related=7&pg=sp

Foreign Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has hailed efforts of Youth Crime Watch of Liberia in empowering young Liberian women through building their capacities for productive ventures in the country.

04/07/2014

Please click the link and support VIDA's youth volunteer Grace as she takes an amazing trip to Liberia to meet the Vice President to speak about gender rights and equality for young women and teach rural school children!
http://www.razoo.com/story/Young-Women-Empowerment-Program-Liberia-West-Africa-Vida

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