Liberia YMCA: $24,000 in emergency funding to support Ebola relief efforts. A trusted community partner with deep networks and strong collaborative partnerships, the organization was well-positioned to help the nation respond during the health crisis. As a member of the national Ebola taskforce, its ongoing strategy incorporated the training of peer educators to build awareness of effective Ebola prevention and early treatment techniques. Other initiatives included establishing hand-washing stations in public places and also providing emergency food relief and psychological support services to families personally affected by Ebola.
Categories: education-2014Grants awarded 2014