Homelessness in Liberia
Poverty, inadequate social services, and gender inequality cause homelessness for women, girls, and boys in Liberia. Poor educational and economic prospects for women and fragile infrastructure make the problem worse.
Effects on Women, Girls, and Boys
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Homeless women, girls, and boys are especially at risk of abuse.
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Domestic abuse is a major problem, and victims may struggle to leave because of a lack of resources.
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People in vulnerable groups in places such as West Point, a slum in Monrovia, often live in unstable circumstances .
To address the underlying problems of homelessness in Liberia, the BCMS Students' Alumni Association could create a program that tackles related issues such as poverty, inadequate social services, and gender inequality. Homelessness often results from these problems, especially for women, girls, and boys. They lack the resources for basic needs and face discrimination that restricts education and job prospects.
How will we do it?
To address the underlying problems of homelessness in Liberia, the BCMS Students' Alumni Association could create a program that tackles related issues such as poverty, inadequate social services, and gender inequality. Homelessness often results from these problems, especially for women, girls, and boys. They lack the resources for basic needs and face discrimination that restricts education and job prospects.
Address poverty
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Offer job training and help with placement, centered on sought-after skills.
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Promote self-sufficiency by backing vocational education and micro-enterprise development.
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Provide emergency food and housing assistance to prevent immediate homelessness.
Improve social services
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Provide counseling and help to those affected by gender violence and social problems.
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Link families to healthcare, education, and legal help.
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Collaborate with current groups to improve service reach and impact.
Tackle gender inequality
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Develop gender equality campaigns to address harmful societal expectations.
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Help girls complete their education and prevent child marriage.
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Support women in leadership to achieve more equal opportunities.
Address homelessness directly
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Construct transient housing with support services for health and education.
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Develop a mentorship program to help young people achieve housing and independence.
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Join the Liberian government to enhance social safety nets and solve homelessness’s core issues.
