You already know the big organizations working to end Ebola . But these local organizations or grassroots-led efforts in Liberia could also use a hand.
"Africa Responds" supports four local organizations leading the charge in their own communities.
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The fundraising campaign Africa Responds brings the power of grassroots Africans, in the diaspora and on the continent, to the forefront of Ebola response, and it's supporting four organizations. Africare is working in two Liberian counties on outreach, prevention and disease monitoring. It's also providing food and cash assistance to families impacted by the disease. FACE Africa is criss-crossing one remote, rural county to meet 3,000 families and educate them on disease prevention and treatment. HOPE is working with community leaders in three Liberian counties to educate their constituents and find at-risk families, and THINK is setting up transit centers for children and adolescents who may have been infected at home and need a safe space for their 21-day incubation period.
The consortium has raised more than $18,000 so far.
The Carter Center's mental health program in Liberia is pioneering support groups and other assistance for survivors.
Eighth grader Jeremra Cooper survived Ebola in October. Six of his family members died.
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