Building Resilient Communities

Advancing Nurturing Communities for Health Outcomes & Resilience in Liberia

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About ANCHOR

Our Story

Established in 2025, ANCHOR was born from a passion for finding local solutions to recurring health and social issues faced by communities in Liberia. What began as "Caring for the Caregivers" in 2022 evolved into a comprehensive health and social impact organization.

Our Vision

A healthy, resilient community where everyone has the support and opportunity to thrive.

Our Mission

To build and sustain community-led health and social support networks that improve wellbeing, strengthen resilience, and expand opportunities for all.

Our Approach

ANCHOR stands for its inclusive and community-driven approach. The people remain at the heart of our interventions, reflecting our core belief that sustainable change begins within the community itself.

2025
Year Established
50+
Lives Directly Impacted
11
Youth in Recovery Program
7
Families Supported

Our Programs

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Drug & Substance Abuse Recovery

Comprehensive program for at-risk youth struggling with drugs and substance abuse, teaching effective coping skills and providing supportive social environments for improvement in physical and mental health.

  • 11 homeless young men currently enrolled
  • Emotional control and thought shifting training
  • Effective coping strategies development
  • Biweekly anger management sessions
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Family Support & Caregiver Training

Support groups for parents and family members of persons with drug and substance abuse issues, teaching effective communication and education on the effects of drugs and substances.

  • 7 parents currently engaged
  • Effective communication training
  • Education on substance abuse effects
  • Home visits to caregivers
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Climate & Mental Health Awareness

Raising awareness of the effect climate crisis has on mental health and well-being in communities, discussing vulnerabilities and support strategies.

  • Community awareness campaigns
  • Church outreach programs
  • Climate stress psychoeducation
  • 3 churches engaged in 3 communities
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Health Assessments & Screenings

Organized and coordinated health assessments for young men with drug and substance abuse issues, including eye care and other health interventions.

  • 12 young men assessed
  • Eye care interventions
  • 5 individuals received prescribed glasses
  • Quality of life improvements
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School-Based Mental Health

Plans for school health clubs that empower students, teach life skills, and run campaigns on physical and mental health, drug and substance abuse prevention.

  • Student empowerment programs
  • Life skills training
  • Peer support initiatives
  • Health education campaigns
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Vaccination & Health Promotion

Promoting vaccination demand and integrating mental health screening with vaccination outreach to increase service uptake and normalize help-seeking.

  • Vaccination awareness campaigns
  • Mental health screening integration
  • Community health promotion
  • Service referral pathways

Our Impact

12
Participants Trained in Anger Management
11
Showing Improved Conflict Management
4
Reported Substantial Reduction in Substance Use
2
Support Groups Established

Key Achievements

Training Outcomes

12 participants acquired coping strategies, de-escalation techniques, and emotional regulation skills that support quitting or reduction in drug and substance use.

Health Interventions

5 individuals received prescribed glasses, which directly enhance quality of life and long-term reintegration prospects.

Community Engagement

Successfully established 2 support groups: one for parents and family members, and another for persons struggling with drugs and substance abuse.

Climate Awareness

Visited 3 churches in three communities to create awareness on the effect of climate change on mental health.

Our Team

Executive Director & Founder

Amanda Gbarmo Ndorbor

A professional nurse with over two decades of active work in healthcare who stepped away from her job to become a full-time caregiver and established this organization.

Organizational Structure

Program Manager / Project Coordinator

Grace - Designs, plans, and implements initiatives across our diverse objectives

Communications and Outreach Officer

Musa - Develops strategies to raise awareness about our initiatives and values

Gender and Youth Advisor

Bless - Designs interventions targeting gender equality and youth empowerment

Field Coordinator

Konah Pewu - Acts as the bridge between our organization and the community

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Coordinator

Musa - Designs systems to capture data on program impact and community uptake

Administrative/Operations Support

Frances Gbarmo - Handles essential administrative tasks and record-keeping

Get In Touch

Email

info@anchorcommunities.org

Location

Liberia

Operating Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Phone

+231 (0) 777 295 719

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