Liberian Community Association

The Liberian Community Association in the Washington Metropolitan area has constituted a new board of directors. The fully constituted board members are;

Emmett Fiawoo ... Chairman

Kweme Cooper .... Co.Chair

Arthur Doe ............. General Secretary

Dave Garnett ........ Member

Patience Dozon ....Member

LCA-Washington Breast Cancer Awareness

June 5, 2009: Women from LCA Washington, attended a one day symposium on Breast Cancer Awareness. The program, funded by the Susan Komen Foundation with trainers from the Ethiopian Comm. Dev. Council (ECDC). ECDC introduced women within the Liberia Community to the myth and misconception of breast cancer. The training emphasized on self examination, early detection and annual mammogram.

Women without insurance who were over the age of 40, were able to sign up for free mammogram. The attendees were all excited

to have had such opportunity to learn some basic facts about breast cancer. The trainers and educators ensured Liberian Women that help is available to women on matters pertaining to their health, all they have to do is to enquire and net work.

The trainers encouraged African women in general, to pay keen attention to their bodies and seek medical attention when necessary. They advised that women should not go without treatment, regardless of their immigration status.

Thanking the trainers from ECDC on behalf of the officers and members of LCA Washington was Mrs. Florence F. Harris. She encouraged both groups to build on the relationship that has been developed, to work together in finding means that our people

can benefit from. She said, such a program is needed in ALL communities, and promise to lend her support in assisting the group in reaching out to other people.The training ended with a $5.00 free calling card from ECDC to each participant present.