Civil Wars in Liberia and Sierra Leone have forced people from their homes and livelihoods to seek refuge in neighboring Guinea. Though conflicts in the two countries have waned, the situation is still too tenuous for many people, especially vulnerable women, to return home. ARC also works to rebuild the livelihoods of war-affected Guineans through income-generation and conflict prevention activities.

Milestones:

Last year, we educated 35,000 women who have suffered physical violence of their basic rights and entitlements. We produced and distributed nearly 60,000 informational pamphlets on sexually transmitted infections and launched the women's center in Conakry.

Finance Salone, ARC's microfinance institution in Guinea, provided microloans to more than 14,000 small business owners through eight branches throughout the country.

Current Needs:

Many people in Guinea need the resources to rebuild their lives shattered by conflict. Specifically, many people need the skills and ability to earn a living and support themselves and their families again. ARC helps as many people as it can by giving small business and skills training that will help them become self-sufficient.