Country Profile

CRWRC began working in Liberia in 1982.  Work continued until war and civil unrest made it impossible for staff to remain in the country.  In 2005, CRWRC volunteers Bob & Renita Reed agreed to go to Liberia to carry out a special project until May 2008.  CRWRC supports them in this ministry.

Fast Facts

Population:  3,195,931 (July 2007 est.)
Area Comparative: slightly larger than Tennessee
Literacy rate: 57.5%
Life expectancy: 39.65 years
Population below poverty line: 80% (2000)
Gross Domestic Product per capita: $900 (2006 est.)
Religions:  Christian 40%, Muslim 20%, indigenous beliefs 40%
Languages: English 20% (official), some 20 ethnic group languages, of which a few can be written and are used in correspondence

(From the World Factbook. Click here for more information on Liberia)

Relief Projects

Prolonged conflict in Liberia has left a wake of devastation.  Many had to leave their homes and their livelihoods.  Living as displaced persons, they have had no income - no means to provide food or shelter for their families.  Farmers who were able to stay in their homes were often forced to feed groups of rebel fighters.

CRWRC is implementing the second year of a CFGB project with ZOA Refugee Care, Liberia.  This project is providing seeds, tools, and education to resettled people near the border of Ivory Coast.  (Nimba County)  Our goal is to assist the people in getting back on their feet, able to grow their own crops and start to earn an income once again.

The second year of this project will see the construction of grain drying floors and storage shelters, the construction of wells and the teaching of nutrition, health and hygiene as well as improved farming methods.

CRWRC Staff

Bob & Renita Reed
CRWRC supports a special volunteer project in Liberia.

This is staffed by Rob & Renita Reed, who will serve there from June 2005-May 2008.

To find out more about the Reed family,
visit their blog or e-mail them at reedsinliberia@gmail.com.