International Women’s Day reminds us that listening to women is essential for building healthier and more compassionate communities Every year, International Women’s Day invites us to recognise the strength, resilience and contributions of women across the world. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the...
Across our health facilities, a meaningful moment of preparation is unfolding. Recently, we experienced a Canonical Visit, an important step as we look ahead to the forthcoming visit of the Superior General of the Sisters Hospitallers. Moments like this invite us to pause. In the midst...
A meaningful step towards supporting women’s mental health has recently taken place in Liberia. The National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP) has donated US$2,500 to support outreach, identification and rehabilitation services for women experiencing mental, neurological and substance use challenges at our centre. While the...
On 21 February 2026, the Liberia Learning Center in Paynesville became a space for something both simple and urgent: an honest conversation about maternal mental health. Hosted by African Women Success Stories, the event “Nurturing the Nurturer: Strengthening the Roots of Motherhood” brought mothers together to...
“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season traditionally associated with reflection, humility and renewal. For many women living with mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma or grief, this day can also...
On 11 February 2026, we mark World Day of the Sick, a day that invites us to reflect on how we respond to illness, vulnerability and human fragility. Established by Saint John Paul II, this day calls the global community to place the dignity of the...
Supporting mental health awareness and prevention through community and school outreach At St. Benedict Menni Mental Health Facility, we firmly believe that mental health care does not begin at the door of a facility, but within the community itself. For this reason, we develop awareness and...
Sometimes an award speaks not only of achievement, but of a shared journey. The St. Benedict Menni Mental Rehabilitation Center has been honoured by the Ministry of Health of Liberia with the Outstanding Service Award, recognising years of dedicated work in mental health care and...
Some visits stay with you. Our recent meeting in Monrovia with the Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa was one of those moments that quietly reminds us why we do what we do. We were welcomed by David S. Konneh, Programme Manager of the Foundation, and had the...
The St. Benedict Menni Mental Rehabilitation Center successfully commemorated Mental Health Week with a series of impactful activities aimed at raising awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting community engagement around mental health and substance use. Guided by the belief that mental health is everyone’s responsibility, the celebration...