Founded in 1992 during the height of Liberia’s devastating civil war, the Imani House Maternal & Child Health Clinic began as a lifeline — providing free, essential care to thousands of civilians, particularly women and children caught in the conflict’s crossfire. What began as a small act of humanitarian relief has, over the last three decades, evolved into a fully operational healthcare facility serving over 17,000 patients each year. Today, the Clinic stands as a trusted pillar of health and hope for a community still recovering from the long-term effects of war.

In 2013, Imani House faced a critical turning point: our primary donor of seven years ended their funding. Since then, we have been actively transitioning toward a more sustainable support model, but this transition remains challenging. Your donation is vital to keeping the Clinic’s doors open — and to ensuring that life-saving medical services remain accessible to those who need them most.

Although Liberia is now more than a decade past its civil conflict, the country continues to struggle with widespread poverty and an under-resourced health system. Access to quality, affordable healthcare remains a daily challenge for many. In rural and underserved communities, patients often walk for miles to reach a clinic, only to be turned away due to a shortage of medical supplies or staff. Preventable and treatable diseases such as malaria, HIV/AIDS, and malnutrition remain widespread. Liberia’s maternal and infant mortality rates are among the worst in the world — with nearly 15% of children dying before their first birthday, and a staggering 1 in 24 women at risk of dying from complications during childbirth.

At the Imani House, they’re working to change that. Their dedicated, all-Liberian team provides a wide range of integrated health services to women, children, and families. From immunizations and emergency care to malaria treatment and chronic disease management, we are committed to delivering compassionate, quality care regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. The clinic also plays a vital role in improving maternal health, training midwives in collaboration with Liberia’s Ministry of Health, and offering comprehensive pre- and postnatal care, childbirth services, and family planning resources.

But their work goes beyond medical care. They are also deeply engaged in community education — empowering families with the knowledge they need to prevent illness through better hygiene, nutrition, and sanitation practices. Through workshops and outreach, they help communities take ownership of their health, building resilience from the ground up.

The Imani House is more than a clinic — it is a model for grassroots, locally led development. By equipping Liberians with the tools, training, and resources to care for their own communities, they are proving that sustainable change begins within. Their approach is simple but powerful: when people are given access to healthcare and support, they thrive. When communities are trusted to lead their own recovery, they grow stronger.

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