Psychosocial and Psychoactive Substance Program
The issue of illicit drug abuse in Liberia is deeply rooted and multifaceted, affecting individuals, families, and the broader society. Here's a breakdown of the key challenges and dynamics:
Current Landscape
Widespread Youth Involvement:
Liberia has a very young population; about 79% are between 15 and 36 years old, and with high unemployment and limited educational opportunities, many young people are vulnerable to drug use and crimes.
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Commonly Abused Substances:
Marijuana is the most widely used drug, but heroin, cocaine, and synthetic drugs like amphetamines are increasingly prevalent. In Liberia, "opium" often refers to cannabis.
Ghettos as Drug Hubs:
Drug hubs are prevalent throughout the fifteen (15) counties. Monrovia alone has over 866 known ghettos that serve as havens for chronic drug users. These areas are often linked to criminal activity and social instability.
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Social and Psychological Impact
Mental Health Crisis:
The World Health Organization estimates that 10% of Liberia’s population suffers from mental health disorders, with substance abuse being a major contributor.
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Post-War Trauma:
Liberia’s civil wars (1989–2003) left many young people exposed to drugs during combat. This legacy continues to fuel addiction and social dysfunction.
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Law Enforcement and Policy Challenges
Transit Country for Narcotics:
Liberia’s porous borders and limited law enforcement capacity make it a key transit route for international drug trafficking.
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Missed Opportunities:
During post-war disarmament and rehabilitation, the country failed to address addiction among former fighters - a decision that continues to haunt the current generation.
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Efforts and Solutions
Government Initiatives:
Liberia has passed laws, formed task forces, and partnered with international organizations to combat drug abuse; the laws are not implemented fully.
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Civil Society Action:
Groups like Global Action for Sustainable Development (GASD) are pushing for drug policy reform, rehabilitation programs, and youth engagement.
Recognizing the importance to support the fights on illicit psychoactive drugs and psychosocial issues due to the Liberian's 14 years of "uncivil" civil war, Abehinnyuen Community of Hope (ACOH), Inc. deems it necessary and is determined to buttress the efforts of government's initiatives and civil society's action to resolute the psychosocial and psychoactive substance problems in Liberia. The ACOH/CHAM will contribute to the achievement of this goal through the provision of sustainable integrated prevention and treatment programs. This will further help reduce vulnerability and improve self-image and allow youths and adults who are victims of the civil conflicts to participate in psychosocial and economic productivity.
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YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT PROGRAM
Psychosocial, Psychoactive (Substance Abuse), & Rehabilitation- Re-entry Program
Programs
Thye Psychosocial and Psychoactive program is in two-fold:
1. Preventive approach:
2. Treatments approach:
Our commitment to our community is unwavering, we strive to support and uplift the lives of our people, especially the youth. Through a variety of social and educational programs, we aim to instill strong moral values and civic responsibility. We believe in enhancing self-esteem and fostering a sense of belonging among our young individuals, empowering them to become positive contributors to society. Together, we can build a brighter future.
​Our program focuses on creating lively and supportive communities that empower our vulnerable populations, especially the youth. Through various social and educational initiatives, we strive to tackle issues such as substance and psychological challenges. Our mission is to instill moral and civic values while fostering self-esteem in young individuals, enabling them to flourish and make positive contributions to society.
The target population is vulnerable youth from age 8 to 26 in the Grand Bassa, Rivercess and the outskirts of Lower Margibi and Montserrado Counties.
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We utilize engaging sporting activities like soccer, basketball, kickball, volleyball, and scrabble as a powerful medium (bait) to recruit the vulnerable young people and provide them psychosocial, psychoactive substance use/abuse, after-school and computer literacy support. Through these activities, we aim to provide preventive and or treatment, rehabilitate and re-enter solutions, and guiding them towards a more productive life. Join us in making a positive impact!
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Program
Counseling & Mentorship
Description
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Our mentorship program focuses on changing the lives of disadvantaged by providing essential guidance and support in their everyday experiences. We offer substance abuse counseling, society reintegration services, and de-traumatization techniques to help them navigate challenges and create a brighter future. Through empathetic mentorship, we strive to these young individuals to flourish in their communities. Together, we can build a lasting impact and cultivate resilience in their lives.
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Welcome to our capacity-building program! We are committed to empowering vulnerable children, adults, and the elderly to realize their full potential. By combining formal and informal education, we discover and cultivate future in diverse careers and vocations. With our support, individuals can reach their personal goals and become responsible, engaged mentors within their communities, helping to create a brighter future. Join us in making a positive impact today!
Elderly (senior citizens) Program
The vulnerable Senior Citizens (elderly folks) program is aimed at endeavoring to make sure vulnerable elderly/old folks are loved and cared for, and to prevent them the many abuses, including calling them names (“witches”, "witchcraft"), especially those who suffer from Alzheimer’s, Parkinson's and dementia diseases. These diseases are foreign to the Liberians!
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Our program is to assist with medical screening and awareness in:
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High/low blood pressure, diabetes, malaria, typhoid fever, dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
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De-traumatization
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Assist with Homecare supports
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Assist with food and clothing.​
Projected Result
The full implementation of this program will reveal a community of changed and responsible old folks/senior citizens who will live a more like accurate lifestyle by transforming their communities as well. In this light, we will experience a reduced diseases, abuse & abandonment and death among our aged vulnerable population.
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Target Population
This program is mainly intended for vulnerable old people between the ages of 65 through 100+.
We use folktales, recreations, feeding, medical screenings and self-esteem as a medium to rehabilitate the vulnerable old people. Together, we can give hope for a better future for our vulnerable old folks/senior citizens.
Faith-based Service (chuch Ministry)
CHURCH PLANTING & IN-SERVICE TRAINING
Our objective is to cultivate a supportive environment for all individuals by establishing or equipping community-focused churches that promote both spiritual and physical well-being. We are dedicated to enhancing faith-based and hands-on education in Liberia, with an emphasis on the shared values of the Abrahamic and non-Abrahamic faiths. Additionally, we provide vital training for pastors and church workers, equipping them to serve authentically and effectively within their communities. We also use radio broadcasting and social media for training. We invite you to join us in our mission to hope and strengthen community connections.
The ACOH is committed to advancing the skills of our pastors and workers in the context of post-conflict, post-Ebola and COVID-19 Liberia. We recognize the critical need for comprehensive academic, pastoral, and ministry. To this end, we are eager to collaborate with local and international faith-based institutions to provide essential training for our teachers and pastors. Together, we can innovate and transform the lives and to achieve more significant impact in our communities.
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Abehinny Community of, Inc. is pleased to collaborate with Grace Bible Faith Community Church of Liberia (GBFCCL) and Christ Evangelistic Liberation (CELL) Ministries as our associate churches., we are dedicated to advancing the skills of our pastoral lay personnel through targeted in-service training programs. The commitment the pastors from these churches is instrumental in supporting our initiatives, ensuring the sustained and success of our community
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Health & Health Awareness Club
Our healthcare training program is tailored for students from 3rd to 9th grade. This program offers comprehensive, hands-on training in medical terminology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Our objective is to enhance health and wellness in underserved rural communities, equip students and their families with vital knowledge for a healthier future. We invite you to join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.
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We are dedicated to promoting health and wellness for at-risk individuals, including those with physical challenges and special needs. Through our educational programs and active community involvement, we strive to empower and uplift every member of our community. Join us in making a positive impact and fostering an inclusive for all. Together, we can create a healthier future!
​We also provide medical assistance to vulnerable individuals or family that has no financial means to pay for his/her or their medical expenses.
We promote proper sanitation techniques
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Medical screenings & education (high/low blood pressure, diabetes, dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
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Medical assistance to vulnerable individuals.
HUNGER & CLOTHING PROGRAM
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HUNGER & CLOTHING PROGRAM
To assist vulnerable people with basic:
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Food/Feeding
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Clothing/footwear
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Health & wellness
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Immigration & Linguistic Services
Our Immigration & Linguistic Programs
Aim at providing:
I. Immigration services such as helping clients with their immigration forms, civic test and interview techniques to enable legal immigrants and non-immigrants to adjust their statuses.
II. Community interpreting (translation & interpretation) services, and to provide awareness in tropical and non-tropical diseases to hospitals and healthcare agencies in the Bassa and other Liberian Languages.
III. Train other nationalities to become interpreters to help facilitate community services.
IV. Make available information, referrals to resources and to teach skills and promote cross- cultural understanding to enable the vulnerable immigrants, as well as other vulnerable people become independent, contributing members of the community and society where they reside.
AGRICULTURE CLUB
​Our Agricultural Program
Farming God’s Way
Farming God's Way emphasizes the importance of intentionality and guidance in our endeavors. Just as a farmer carefully prepares the soil, leveling it to create the perfect environment for growth, we too must cultivate our lives with purpose. With divine, we learn to plant the right seeds in our fields, whether be caraway, cumin, wheat, or barley (Isaiah 28:24 - 26 NIV).
Trust in God's guidance as He teaches us the path to fruitful living.
The Farming God's Way Program is committed to sharing the Gospel of Love through sustainable agricultural practices and hunger prevention initiatives. We aim to communities by offering economic services that foster self-sufficiency and resilience. Join us in our mission to cultivate hope and transform lives through effective farming strategies. Together, we can make a significant impact.​
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​Prgram Description​
Our Organic Farming Program! We are dedicated to empowering students and village farmers hands-on teachings in organic farming practices. Our initiative focuses on cultivating rice, fruits, vegetables, and tropical and tuber crops. We also support farmers by helping them process their rice and purchasing their produce to ensure they enjoy a balanced diet and achieve financial security:
Do hands-on-teachings to our students and village-farmers to engage in organic farming to grow rice, fruits, vegetables, tropical root and tuber crops, etc.
Help farmer(s) process their rice seeds through our rice mill (currently down).
Buy rice, fruits, vegetables, tropical root and tuber crops from the farmers to enable them to eat balanced diet and be financially secured.
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Target Population
This program is mainly intended for young people 18 years and adults of farming age.
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Projected Result
The full implementation of this program will foster a community that thrives on self-sufficiency in food production, significantly contributing to poverty reduction. By empowering individuals and families to grow their own food, create a sustainable environment that promotes economic stability and well-being. Together, we build a future where everyone has access to nutritious food and the means to support themselves
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