About Us
Making Our Children Safe Again Foundation (MOCSA) is a non-profit organization in Liberia, founded in 2019, dedicated to safeguarding children’s future irrespective of background. Liberia’s recovery from civil war, compounded by Ebola and COVID-19, has intensified challenges for children and single parents. MOCSA, recognized by government bodies, focuses on preventing disease, maternal mortality, and child deaths. By collaborating with partners and stakeholders, including donors and volunteers, MOCSA aims to positively impact Liberia’s vulnerable children, fostering sustainable national development.
Our Mission
Empowering vulnerable communities through education, gender advocacy, and health initiatives to transform lives
Our Vission
Transforming lives through empowerment
Our Goal
empower vulnerable communities through education, gender advocacy, and health initiatives, thereby transforming lives and creating a brighter future for all.
MOCSA’s Core Values are proactive as the Foundation itself is.
- P- People
- R- Respect
- O- Opportunities
- A- Accountability
- C- Commitment
- T- Transparency
OUR CORE VALUES DETAILS
We are a people-centered, people-oriented foundation which aims to lift people out of poverty through supporting their children realize their potentials
We respect and honor all persons and always accept and appreciate people regardless of gender, age, ethnic, racial, religious backgrounds or socio-political leanings/beliefs.
We believe in facilitating equal opportunities for all without discrimination, segregation, or stereotyping, bearing in mind that change happens through people.
We hold ourselves accountable for every financial and or material contribution made to us to support our beneficiaries, recognizing the fact that we are only custodians receiving these funds/materials for transmission to the targeted beneficiaries.
We are committed to delivering on our promises, making and sustaining long-term commitments to women, children and youths and their communities by delivering quality services that support them to succeed in life.
We believe in being transparent in all that we do, letting all stakeholders concerned know all details of our operations and implementations including financial details, and provide periodic updates so that those concerned can follow us as we execute our duties
About MOCSA – Foundation
GEOGRAPHICAL FOCUS
We work in areas of Sinoe, Grand Cape Mount, Margibi, Bomi, Grand Bassa, Bong and Montserrado counties where children’s access to education and health care is limited.
OUR STRENGTH
Our strength lies in an innovative team of professional staff who are up to the task of delivering on our promises and have strong beliefs in the work they do, recognizing that the work they do builds capacities and transforms the lives of the less fortunate. An added strength is the backing of our contributors who believe in our abilities to advocate for and deliver optimally to the communities and individuals we target.
WHAT DO WE DO
- HEALTH & CARE
Our Health & Care program is dedicated to promoting health awareness, disease prevention, and hygiene practices. With a comprehensive approach, we provide mobile health services, operate a medical lab, and conduct outreach activities. Our mobile health services reach out to various underserved areas including orphanages, communities, prisons, and remote towns and villages.
We prioritize the well-being of vulnerable populations, including orphans, prison inmates, pregnant women, the elderly, people with disabilities, and others in need. Through our efforts, we aim to create a healthier and stronger environment by empowering individuals with knowledge and access to quality healthcare. By promoting the best health and hygiene practices, we strive to improve the overall well-being of the communities we serve.
- EDUCATION:
MOCSA Foundation is committed to ensuring that every child has access to education, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds. Our primary focus is on orphans, street children, and vulnerable youngsters who lack the financial support needed to stay in school. We provide essential educational materials such as copybooks, pencils, uniforms, shoes, and backpacks to students in need. Additionally, we offer scholarships to those who are unable to attend school due to financial constraints.
Our comprehensive approach not only supports children but also encourages their parents, emphasizing the importance of education. By promoting educational development in Liberia and Africa, we aim to reintegrate marginalized children into the educational system. MOCSA Foundation is dedicated to creating proactive agents of change within local communities, working tirelessly to uplift one child at a time, and bridging the educational gap regardless of class or status.
- COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
Our organization is dedicated to fostering a sense of ownership and empowerment within the community. Through active community engagement, we encourage individuals to take responsibility for their surroundings. We initiate calls to action, rallying the community to participate in environmental clean-up efforts, raising awareness about pressing issues, and taking measures to prevent crime.
Additionally, we are committed to promoting domestic violence awareness and advocating for human rights. By placing the community at the heart of our initiatives, we strive to create a collaborative environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute towards a better future. Together, we can make a significant impact and build a stronger, more resilient community.
- Gender & Inclusion:
The Gender and Inclusion program is focused on empowering women, youth, and individuals with disabilities by enhancing their skills and promoting inclusivity in all aspects of society. The program aims to educate young women about maintaining good health practices and understanding their menstrual cycle, thereby preventing early and unwanted pregnancies.
Additionally, it strives to unlock the hidden potential of the youth, encouraging them to explore their talents and abilities. Moreover, the program fosters an environment of collaboration and acceptance, enabling individuals with different abilities to actively participate and contribute to society. Through these initiatives, the program seeks to create a more inclusive and equitable society for all.
WHO WE ARE
Making Our Children Safe Again Foundation (MOCSA) is a registered non-profit organization in Liberia, dedicated to creating a safe and dignified future for all children in the country. Established in September 2019, MOCSA operates independently and remains politically and denominationally neutral. The foundation is officially recognized by various government entities, including the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Finance, and the National Social Security and Welfare Corporation.
Liberia, a nation still recovering from the consequences of a ten-year civil war, faced unexpected challenges in the form of the Ebola epidemic in 2014 and the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. These crises have exacerbated the struggles faced by women and children, leaving them without adequate welfare and social protection. Many single parents are overwhelmed, experiencing a loss of moral values and lacking the resources to support their children, making it impossible to finance their education.
With approximately two million children under the age of 18 affected in a country with a population of around five million, Liberia’s future is at stake. The vulnerability of Liberian children to preventable diseases is a significant concern, and the country also experiences high rates of maternal mortality and deaths of children under the age of 5. Addressing these issues is crucial for the sustainable development of Liberia.
MOCSA’s primary objective is to ensure a safe and dignified future for all children, regardless of their ethnicity, socio-economic background, religion, culture, or social status. To achieve this, MOCSA plans to establish collaborations with diverse partners, including donors, philanthropists, community groups, and volunteers. By working together with these stakeholders, MOCSA aims to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of Liberia’s children, ultimately contributing to the overall development of the country.
Mandate
- MOCSA’s mandate is self-given and stems from the devastation and extreme socio-economic vulnerability faced by underserved and disadvantaged communities and persons, especially in rural Liberia. Trends in Liberia’s recent development show all sectors are negatively impacted by the crises in the past and the prevailing socio-economic situation.
- MOCSA works in areas of Cape Mount, Margibi and Montserrado counties where children’s access to education and health care is limited. MOCSA’s focus is on the less fortunate, such as street and disabled children and their families.
MAKING OUR CHILDREN SAFE AGAIN (MOCSA)
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MOCSA – Foundation is campaigning for the development of the most vulnerable of Liberia’s society. Our team supports access to education and health care by collaborating closely with communities. We are providing concrete and sustainable aid to ensure the fullest potential of our society and to preserve our next generation.
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MOCSA- Foundation is fully incorporated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, registered with the Liberia Business Registered and the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection. Currently the Organization is focusing in three (3) areas: Back to the Classroom, Getting Children off the Streets and the School Health Program.
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MOCSA coordinates with all relevant institutions that are associated with their sector of intervention including (MoGCSP, MoE, MoH, LRRRC, Communities, Local Authorities, MoJ (LNP) etc. for the purpose of effective networking and to enhance our deliverables in services we provide during our intervention.
Why Support MOCSA?
Support MOCSA is a case that you shall forever remember and have full satisfaction, as well as giving you the opportunities to server in places and areas that you have longed desired to serve
Our major focus is to eradicate out of school children scourge in Liberia and Africa at large by providing educational support which will encourage children to stay in school. To encourage educational development in Liberia and Africa.
MOCSA Foundation will provide access to education for all children regardless of class, status or poor background.We are dedicated to supporting children in marginalized communities, one child at a time. We believe in raising proactive agents of change in local communities.
Improving the health of populations is a key part of having a productive population. MOCSA focus on improving the health outcomes of women and children, especially in hard-to-reach areas.
Our interventions focus on Maternal & Child Health, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Gender-based violence, HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH). Our health programs are specially created to ensure healthy lives and promote well being for all, especially for the vulnerable and underserved population through sensitization, testing and counseling, education, amongst others.
In the wake of the growing challenges and in order to preserve the next generation of leaders and save the larger society, MOCSA embarked on the idea of taking children from selling on the streets and placed them in schools. Additionally, MOCSA provided support, including copy books, book bags, and other school materials to underprivileged children
Activities carried out by MOCSA Foundation in creating awareness on Adolescence reproductive healthcare education and personal hygiene management. This program was attended by 10 Elementary and Junior High Schools. Over the years MOCSA have engaged in various sensitization program on personal hygiene
MOCSA-Foundation carried out awareness on CORONAVIRUS at the Liberia National Fire Service (LNF), Slip way zone 2 deport 2, Liberia National Fire Service (LNF) and in several schools across Liberia. The lack of hygiene in the world has played a vital role in triggering several chronic diseases such as Covid-19, Hence we have also embarked on SWOT Testing and sensitization.
MOCSA Mobile Health Care services are delivered anytime and anywhere most especially in the hard-to-reach areas we have visited Konyon Farm Gorlorhumeh Clan, Bongmines road, Margibi, and Central Bongmine Fuami District, Bong counties, Arthington, in Rural Montserrado as well as Koon Town, Todee District, Montserrado County, QUANYONDEE and surroundings to mention a few.
MOCSA in collaboration with Gender and the rest of the World, We say ZERO TOLERANCE for RAPE. Rape is one of the most terrible crimes on earth and it happens every few minutes. So we as Groups, Organizations, Institutions that are advocating, we should keep creating more awareness and keep educating women about how to defend themselves.
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