Liberia

A little history and scene setting

Access to safe sanitation remains a significant challenge in Liberia. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF’s Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (JMP) in 2020, only 21% of the population in Liberia had access to safely managed sanitation services. This means that a staggering 79% of Liberians lack access to proper toilets and fecal waste management, posing serious risks to public health.

Furthermore, only 62% of the population had access to basic hygiene facilities, which includes the presence of handwashing facilities with soap and water at home (JMP, 2020). This lack of basic hygiene practices further exacerbates the spread of preventable diseases, particularly among vulnerable populations. The Liberian government, in collaboration with international organizations, is implementing programs to improve sanitation and hygiene conditions, but significant challenges remain in achieving universal access.

Our partners

With plans to work with the USAID Liberia Mission and PSI, implementer of the USAID Countywide Sanitation Activity (CSWA), we are developing business and action plans responsive to the need for local supply of SATO products to support CWSA programmatic success. This effort will support SATO’s W. Africa expansion, along with our work in Senegal.