Multi-Sector Emergency Response to Ivorian Refugees and Host Communities in Four LIberian Counties of Nimba, Grand Gedeh, Rivergee & Maryland

As part of a continued response to the influx of refugees from Ivory Coast into Liberia following the disputed 2010 elections, the European Commission Humanitarian Office (ECHO) provided 1.5 Million Euros to UNICEF in order to meet critical needs in Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (WASH), Health, Education and protection for both refugees and the host communities. With UNICEF making a contribution of 100,000 Euros, the programme was implemented in the four counties of Nimba, Grand Gedeh, River Gee and Maryland through Implementing Partners (IP) contracted by UNICEF through Partnership Cooperation Agreements (PCA).

Overall, the programme was a success and achieved its objectives although challenges still remain especially with the capacity of community based facilities to deliver quality services.