About SEARCH
Learn who we are, our history, mission, values, and the people driving positive change across Liberia since 1999.
Founded to Restore
Children's Hope
The Special Emergency Activity to Restore Children's Hope (SEARCH) is a registered and accredited non-profit NGO under the laws of Liberia, founded on July 22, 1999 in Sanniquellie, northern Liberia, to promote and protect the rights of children affected by the armed conflict in Liberia.
SEARCH provides advocacy and protection for women and children's rights, carries out family tracing, referral, resettlement, foster care, education, adoption, and community health services across Liberia.
Since its creation, SEARCH has touched the lives of thousands of women, children, and youths — including refugees and persons with disabilities — through emergency relief, community health services, educational assistance, economic livelihood creation, and legal assistance.
The word 'emergency' in our name carries a wider meaning: every harmful situation affecting women, children, and persons with special needs — explaining the broad scope of our interventions.
Vision, Mission & Core Values
Our Vision
A world where children, women and youth have developed potentials in a protective and caring environment.
Our Mission
Service to children, women and youth for the advancement of human rights and the creation of an enabling environment for the growth and development of humanity.
Professionalism
We attach a sense of seriousness in making our work stand out at all times.
Integrity
Upholding a culture of trust through honesty, commitment, and responsiveness to those we serve.
Accountability
Taking responsibility for all decisions and actions in communicating and dealing with issues and people.
Success
Ensuring effectiveness and efficiency in all work and management systems to achieve organizational goals.
Respect
Promoting the inherent worth of co-workers, service consumers, partners, and donors.
Passion
Keeping the drive, energy, and motivation to provide services for change in our communities.
Memberships & Networks
SEARCH is an active member of key civil society networks and coalitions across Liberia.
Our Leadership
SEARCH is led by dedicated professionals committed to advancing the rights of children, women, and youth across Liberia. For direct contact details, visit our Contact page.
Ms. Sondah Geepea-Wilson
Leading SEARCH's organizational strategy, partnerships, and overall program implementation across Liberia since the organization's founding in 1999.
Jebbeh Felecia Marjohn
Overseeing day-to-day organizational operations and ensuring effective program delivery and field coordination across SEARCH's areas of operation.
Organizational Structure
SEARCH has an established Board of Directors and a pool of core staff comprising 14 professionals in various areas of humanitarian response and development interventions. We have employed over 1,000 staff members and volunteers from 1999 to present.
Available Policies & Guidance Instruments
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Ready to Partner With SEARCH?
We welcome partnerships, donations, and collaborations that advance our mission.