Anike Foundation and BIRD-Liberia Provide Prevention and Awareness Tips for COVID-19

Brighter Initiatives for Revitalization and Development (BIRD)-Liberia, with support from Anike Foundation, conducted two weeks of COVID-19 infection prevention and control awareness in more than a dozen communities within Gardnerville Township, Montserrado County, Liberia.

Through a team of six volunteers, communities were supplied with handwashing stations, foam soap, buckets, alcohol-based sanitizer and food items.

Volunteers safely visited local households and discussed symptoms of the virus, as well as demonstrated preventive measures such as handwashing and social distancing. Working fourteen 4-hour workdays, and visiting with families in 10-minute increments, BIRD-Liberia volunteers were able to reach over 16,000 community members.

They also shared talking points to assist families in discussing the dangers of COVID-19 with children, creating and keeping a healthy daily routine, and remaining positive amidst the current global pandemic.

Families were encouraged to safely spend time together, continue to take preventive measures and to stay informed on updates through the World Health Organization and local health and government outlets.