Monrovia – The first Rainwater Preservation Project in Liberia will soon be established in Bomi County, providing residents in Western Liberia with improved access to clean and safe water.
By: Jonathan O. Grigsby, Snr. Contributing Writer
The project was officially launched on Tuesday by Tears Mother International in partnership with the Good Water Corridor Africa Program and Carbon Zero, a civil society organization based in Brazil.
This groundbreaking initiative is backed by a US$1.5 million investment from Carbon Zero and the Good Water Corridor Africa Program. It aims to promote environmental sustainability, climate resilience, clean water access, and community-based adaptation in one of Liberia’s most climate-vulnerable regions.
The project was conceptualized by the Africa Entrepreneur Network Group in South Africa and will be implemented by Tears Mother International.
Speaking at the launch event in Monrovia, Mustapha Mao Rogers, Executive Director of Tears Mother International, revealed that the project is part of a four-phase initiative. The first two phases are expected to begin in early May 2025 in Bomi County.
Mr. Rogers explained that the project is designed to address the water challenges faced by residents of Bomi County, particularly the lack of access to safe drinking water and the long distances people often walk to find water during the dry season.
He noted that the Good Water Corridor Africa Program is currently operating in more than eight countries, and Liberia is now among the latest to benefit from this unique initiative.
According to Mr. Rogers, the project will serve as a pilot with plans to expand to other counties experiencing similar issues with water quality. He said Bomi County was selected due to its low water quality and recurring water shortages during the dry season, particularly in hand-pump systems.
Also speaking at the event, Ambassador Abraham King said the initial phase of the project will focus on reforestation, rainwater harvesting, sanitation, and tackling climate-related challenges.
Ambassador King revealed that the project will include the construction of compartment systems to harvest and preserve rainwater for use during future dry seasons. The initiative will also involve building boreholes and hand-pumps to bring clean, safe drinking water closer to communities in Bomi County.
Bomi County Superintendent Maitta Dorley welcomed the project, expressing hope that it will significantly improve water conditions for residents.
She recounted the difficulties people face during the dry season when they must walk long distances to fetch water. “As a child, we used rainwater,” she said. “But due to contamination, we stopped. Now, with this project to preserve rainwater and teach us how to do it safely, it’s a great initiative.”
Superintendent Dorley added that the people of Bomi County are grateful for the intervention and are hopeful for its success.
Africa Water Corridor Mission
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About Tears Mother International
Tears Mother International focuses on public health, digital marketing, business entrepreneurship, and the non-profit sector. The organization is committed to implementing impactful public health programs, launching innovative business ventures, and working with partners to create meaningful, sustainable change in communities through data-driven strategies and creative solutions.
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