By Sampson W. Weah – sampsonwweah7@gmail.com
Careysburg, Liberia — Mounting frustration and growing desperation have gripped residents of Careysburg, Montserrado County District #1 as they continue to endure the absence of essential services like safe drinking water, reliable electricity, internet connectivity, and access to basic healthcare.
Two residents Bendu Kerkula and Suah Kortimai expressed deep disappointment, describing the situation as a reflection of years of systemic neglect.
Despite repeated calls for assistance, they say their plight has been consistently overlooked, leaving thousands trapped in hardship.
Kerkula characterized the lack of clean drinking water as “inhumane,” noting that families are forced to rely on unsafe sources, exposing them to waterborne illnesses. “We have cried out for years, but no one listens.
“Our children fetch contaminated water daily, and many fall sick with diarrhea and other preventable diseases. It is heartbreaking to live in a nation where even basic human needs are ignored,” she lamented.
Kortimai further criticized the lack of electricity, which he said has paralyzed education, stifled small businesses, and disrupted daily life. “Without electricity, our children cannot study at night. Women who run small enterprises struggle to survive. Communication and access to opportunities are severely restricted,” he said.
“We are citizens too. We deserve the same rights and opportunities as others across the country.”
Beyond water and power, residents emphasized the urgent necessity for internet connectivity, which they described as critical for modern education, access to information, and economic participation. Equally troubling is the absence of a functional healthcare facility in the community — a situation they say has already cost lives.
“We often have to travel long distances to seek medical attention,” “By the time we reach the nearest clinic, it is sometimes too late to save a life.”
The residents of the Peace Community Careysburg are now calling for immediate intervention from the Government of Liberia, local authorities, and humanitarian organizations.
They warn that continued neglect could fuel growing dissatisfaction and trigger broader social unrest, especially as communities tire of broken promises and deepening inequalities.
“Our voices must not fall on deaf ears any longer,” Kerkula emphasized. “We demand action. We demand dignity.”
As Liberia seeks to rebuild and chart a path toward sustainable development, the people of Careysburg District 1 insist that no community — no matter how small or distant — should be left behind.
