The center came as a result of the joint efforts and cooperation between the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection in Liberia and UNICEF Liberia Country Office, and funded by the Andalucia’s Regional Government of SpainMonrovia – Julue-Ta, a new interim safe home for children has been established by the UNICEF Liberia and the Ministry of Gender Children to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children whose parents are admitted to the coronavirus treatment unit. The safe home will serve as an interim care center to provide alternative care services for 30 children. The center came as a result of the joint efforts and cooperation between the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection in Liberia and UNICEF Liberia Country Office, and funded by the Andalucia’s Regional Government of Spain. And that is why we have temporary space to separate children from infected parents,” Minister Tarr said. “In the context of Liberia, and building upon the Ebola experience, interim care centers have proved crucial for protecting children separated from their families,” she said.

Source: Front Page Africa July 23, 2020 07:07 UTC