The purpose of this assessment is to (1) review existing reintegration programs for women and child soldiers and women associated with the fighting forces (WAFF), (2) assess their current situation in Liberia, and (3) make recommendations to USAID on possible interventions for assistance, including a detailed program description for a proposed USAID/Liberia activity. The assessment and recommendations are done within the context of the Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) program being planned and implemented in Liberia by the international community and the United Nations peacekeeping forces (UNMIL). The assessment was conducted under the Short-Term Technical Assistance and Research Under EGAT/WID Management to Support USAID Washington and Field Mission Anti-Trafficking Activities Task Order, which is managed by Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI).

This is the seventh quarter report of the Through Our Eyes project, covering April 1 - June 30, 2009.  Through Our Eyes is implemented by the American Refugee Committee-International and its partner Communication for Change. The project uses community-generated, participatory video activities to address gender-based violence, harmful traditional practices, and related health concerns in conflict-affected settings. During the seventh quarter, progress was made on all three project objectives.