A Mother’s Commitment: Wokie Sambala’s Journey to Protect Her Children’s Future
Wokie and her daughter Princess © Unicef/Vincent Tremeau/Studio Humanity
In a quiet street of Sinje, Liberia, Wokie Sambala gently cradles her baby daughter, Princess, as she waits outside her home,
ready to go to the Sinje Health Center. At 28 years old, Wokie is a mother of three and currently on maternity leave. For her, motherhood is a responsibility she embraces wholeheartedly.
“I want to stay home with my baby until she can walk,” Wokie shares. “These early moments are important for her health and bonding.”
Wokie, on her way to Sinje Health Center to get her baby vaccinated, Liberia © Unicef/Vincent Tremeau/Studio Humanity
Today, Wokie is at the health centre to ensure her youngest child receives routine vaccinations. With her baby in her arms, she navigates the short but critical journey to the facility, a place she considers vital to her family’s well-being.
Wokie holds her baby as the nurses inject the vaccins. Sinje Health Center, Liberia © Unicef/Vincent Tremeau/Studio Humanity
“Vaccines are important.”
As a mother, Wokie prioritises the health of all her children. She knows that proper immunisation protects them from life-threatening diseases, giving them the best chance to thrive. “Vaccines are important,” she says confidently. “They help my children grow strong and healthy, and I never want them to suffer from preventable illnesses.”
At the Sinje Health Center, Wokie has found a reliable source of care for her children. The centre provides free vaccinations and health check-ups, supported by UNICEF to ensure essential services reach families like Wokie’s.
Wokie talks to nurses and other morthers during vaccination for her baby, Princess. Sinje Health Center, Liberia © Unicef/Vincent Tremeau/Studio Humanity
“Good health is the start of everything.”
Wokie’s journey is one of many in Liberia, where maternal and child health initiatives are making a profound difference. Thanks to UNICEF’s partnership with local health centres, mothers like Wokie can access vaccinations, prenatal care, and guidance on nurturing their children’s development.
“Knowing that I have a place to go gives me peace of mind,” Wokie shares. She credits the availability of these services with helping her children grow without major health concerns.
As she prepares to leave the health centre, Wokie looks at her baby with hope. “I want them all to have bright futures,” she says. “Good health is the start of everything.”
Wokie goes back home after the vaccination of her baby, Princess © Unicef/Vincent Tremeau/Studio Humanity
A Future Built on Health
Wokie’s story is an example to the power of accessible healthcare. Through her determination and the support of centres like Sinje, families across Liberia are building healthier lives for the next generation. UNICEF’s commitment to maternal and child health continues to ensure that every mother, like Wokie, has the resources she needs to protect her children’s future.
For Wokie, her role as a mother is clear: to be there for her children, ensuring they are cared for, protected, and given the best chance at life.
