By Gareyson Yaba Neufville
HARPER CITY, Maryland County – The Maryland County Gender Office has received a consignment of office equipment and furniture from the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection to boost its operational capacity and strengthen service delivery, particularly in addressing gender-based violence (GBV).
Presented on Wednesday, November 11, the donation was made through the Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP)—a World Bank-funded initiative focused on advancing women’s empowerment and strengthening public institutions nationwide.
The package includes a laptop computer, printer, printer cartridges, a semi-executive desk and chair, and a standing fan. The items are expected to improve working conditions, streamline administrative tasks, and support the office’s coordination of gender-related programs across the county.
Speaking during the handover ceremony in Harper, LWEP Procurement Specialist Sonie D. Twoe said the delivery forms part of a nationwide equipment distribution valued at US$52,810 under Component Four of the project, which targets institutional effectiveness among agencies advancing gender equality.
Twoe urged staff to properly manage and maintain the equipment to ensure it serves its intended purpose, noting that the Ministry will conduct periodic inspections to monitor usage.
Receiving the items, Maryland County Gender Coordinator Marah Suku welcomed the support as a timely boost to local operations. She noted that basic office logistics remain vital to serving women, children, and vulnerable populations across rural communities, adding that the new resources will enable staff to carry out their duties more efficiently.
Suku also reaffirmed her office’s commitment to collaborating with women’s organizations, community-based groups, and development partners to expand access to essential support services.
While the donation marks a key step in building the capacity of county-level gender institutions, sustained institutional backing and proper maintenance will remain essential to achieving the project’s long-term goals.
