MONROVIA, LIBERIA-The Liberian Red Cross Society (LNRCS) has called for stronger global and national commitments to disaster risk reduction and building community resilience.

The LNRCS is also urging a shift from funding disaster response to investing in prevention and preparedness.

In a statement issued to mark International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on October 13, the Red Cross emphasized that investing in resilience is far more effective and sustainable than reacting to crises after they occur.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Liberian National Red Cross, Gregory Blamoh, called on all stakeholders, including government institutions, Private Sector actors, development partners, and local communities, to invest in resilience to prevent disasters.

Blamoh said,” Resilience is not just an act of preparedness, it is an act of hope, sustainability, and humanity”.

The LNRCS Head has described disasters as “a growing threat to economic prosperity and sustainable development”.

Meanwhile, the Liberian Red Cross is implementing the project:” Strengthening Resilience and Supporting Disaster-Affected Populations in Liberia”.

The organization is working in collaboration with ECOWAS and the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA).

The project covers Bong, Lofa, Grand Cape Mount, and Montserrado Counties.

It focuses on livelihood recovery, water and sanitation, and agriculture to rebuild lives, restore dignity, and strengthen long-term community resilience.