Discover how children in this post-conflict nation are living through the legacies of war, abuse, and inequality — and meet the grassroots defenders making room for healing, learning, and love.
Liberia is rich in resilience, with a people who have survived war, disease, and displacement. But its youngest generation still carries the burdens of broken systems. In schools, streets, and homes, children face cycles of trauma and neglect. These are the three most urgent challenges:
Liberia has one of the highest rates of child sexual abuse in West Africa. Survivors often face stigma, lack access to legal protection, and are pressured into silence or forced settlements.
Though primary education is officially free, fees for uniforms, materials, and transport keep many out of school. Girls face the added burden of teen pregnancy, early marriage, and harassment.
The trauma of war, Ebola, poverty, and abuse remains largely unaddressed. Children have few safe spaces to talk, play, or begin to heal — and trained counselors are scarce outside of Monrovia.
Despite these challenges, Uganda’s children remain full of hope — dreaming of education, health, and opportunities for a better tomorrow.
At iam4allkids.org, we focus on the children who’ve lived through too much — and the community leaders helping them find safety, justice, and joy. In Liberia, we support healing, education, and protection through grassroots partnerships.
We:
Share the voices of survivors and those still waiting to be heard
Highlight safe houses, school access, and trauma-informed learning programs
Support local movements holding perpetrators and systems accountable
Liberia’s children don’t just need help — they need healing. And we amplify those making it happen.
Liberia’s children deserve more than peace — they deserve repair.
Nearly 2 out of 3 rape survivors are under 18, and many receive no justice
Thousands of children drop out due to school costs, teen pregnancy, or fear
Trauma from war and epidemic loss continues, but services are few
We believe Liberia’s future depends on how it treats its children, not only in words, but in action.
Even in pain, young voices are rising:
Girls once silenced by abuse are now speaking on radio and mentoring others.
In war-torn towns, schools are reopening — with desks, books, and dignity.
In small safe houses, children are painting, playing, and learning to trust again.
And because of your support, these stories are no longer buried.
In Liberia, healing is no longer a dream — it’s beginning to take root.
In communities across Liberia, Think Liberia offers safe housing, counseling, legal advocacy, and empowerment programs for girls who have experienced sexual abuse, trafficking, or domestic violence. They operate Liberia’s only dedicated long-term shelter for girls — a place of recovery, education, and strength.
Their programs also train girls as peer advocates and work with law enforcement and courts to pursue justice. Through radio, schools, and street outreach, Think Liberia gives girls tools to be heard.
They don’t just protect girls — they equip them to protect each other.
Working throughout greater Monrovia and rural counties, THINK provides trauma counseling, psychosocial support, and education sponsorship for orphaned, abandoned, and war-affected children. They run mobile outreach units that bring care directly to underserved neighborhoods.
THINK also offers vocational skills, mental health workshops, and community dialogues that center children’s needs. For youth who grew up in silence or survival mode, THINK creates a space for identity, safety, and possibility.
In Liberia, THINK is where healing begins with kindness — and ends with strength.
In 2023, Think Liberia organized the Justice for Girls March, bringing together hundreds of survivors, students, and child advocates to demand stronger laws, faster prosecutions, and dignity for victims of sexual violence.
Marchers held signs with names and stories of survivors, calling for reform and a national sexual offense court. Survivors shared poetry and public testimony, reclaiming space long dominated by shame.
The march was not just a protest — it was a promise: girls will never be quiet again.
In 2024, THINK launched Child Healing Circles in two post-conflict regions, offering small-group support for children who had experienced war-related trauma, Ebola loss, or domestic abuse.
Facilitated by trained counselors, the circles included storytelling, song, drawing, and quiet time. Children spoke of fear, hope, and memory — often for the first time.
For many, the circles were not just therapy — they were family.
Meet the organizations protecting, healing, and uplifting Liberia’s most vulnerable children:
Providing legal support, housing, and healing for girls affected by violence and abuse.
Delivering trauma care and life skills to children impacted by war, poverty, and neglect.
Advocating for child protection laws and offering youth education on gender-based violence.
Offering quality schooling and mentorship to girls from Monrovia’s most at-risk communities.
Engaging youth in peacebuilding, justice, and school reintegration efforts across urban counties.
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