By Langston Joe Wilson, LINA Maryland County Correspondent
HARPER, June 5 (LINA) – As part of efforts to boost public health and safety, Conservation International (CI) has donated a consignment of sanitation materials to the Harper City Corporation (HCC).
The materials worth more than US$2,000 were formally presented during a brief ceremony held at Harper City Hall on Tuesday, June 3, 2024.
Items donated include wheelbarrows, shovels, face masks, hand gloves, waste bins, disinfectants, personal protective equipment (PPE), raincoats, rakes, spray cans, rain boots, and wipers, among others.
Making the presentation on behalf of Conservation International, Mr. Curtis Johnson stated that the donation aims to support the city’s ongoing efforts to improve environmental cleanliness and hygiene.
Mr. Johnson noted that the gesture is part of CI’s broader commitment to promoting sustainable cities and healthy ecosystems.
“We believe that a clean and healthy environment is crucial not just for biodiversity but also for the well-being of people,” he said.
He added that the donation symbolizes CI’s partnership with the people of Harper and the organization’s support for local leadership in maintaining clean cities.
According to Mr. Johnson, the donation is part of CI’s broader environmental health initiatives in southeastern Liberia, which also include mangrove restoration, climate resilience education, and eco-tourism development.
The donation followed an official request from Harper City Mayor Abraham Jackson, seeking support from Conservation International to enhance the city’s sanitation operations.
Receiving the materials, Harper City Inspector and Acting Mayor Isaac Weah expressed gratitude to Conservation International and highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts in tackling environmental challenges.
“These materials come at a critical time when we are intensifying our city-wide cleanup campaigns. With these tools, our sanitation teams will be better equipped to serve our communities effectively,” Weah said.
He assured CI and the public that the donated items would be used appropriately and for their intended purpose.
Harper, a coastal city with a growing population, continues to face challenges in waste management and sanitation, underscoring the need for sustained support. Acting Mayor Weah also called on other organizations and institutions to emulate CI’s example in supporting the city’s development goals.
