By: T. Mark Vahmie
MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Home of Dignity (HOD), a non-governmental organization providing clinical care and support services to persons living with HIV, Tuberculosis (TB), as well as palliative and hospice care patients, has alleged that Plan International Liberia has refused to pay US$97,084.60 for services delivered under a Global Fund-supported program.
According to documents presented by HOD to KMTV, Plan International Liberia, serving as the Principal Recipient under the Global Fund Grant for Liberia, engaged Home of Dignity as an implementing partner for the provision of clinical care and support services.
The documents indicate that Plan International Liberia and Home of Dignity entered into a contractual agreement in January 2024 for the delivery of clinical care and related services under the program.
Home of Dignity stated that on February 26, 2025, Plan International approved a budget to support implementation activities under a limited cash policy arrangement. According to HOD, the approved budget included payments for staff salaries, clinical services, and related operational costs.
The organization further claimed that these activities were approved by the Ministry of Health through the National AIDS Control Program (NACP), and that its continued engagement under the limited cash policy arrangement was carried out in coordination with the relevant authorities.
According to HOD, following the extension of its implementation activities, the organization continued to provide services and incurred expenses associated with staff salaries, procurement, and service delivery. Home of Dignity maintains that the total outstanding amount owed by Plan International stands at US$97,084.60.
HOD further alleged that despite repeated demands for payment, including the submission of a formal demand letter before the current proceedings, Plan International has failed, refused, and neglected to settle the amount claimed.
Following the conclusion of its services, Home of Dignity said it formally requested payment of the outstanding obligations but alleged that Plan International has declined to honor the request without justification.
Development analysts note that donor-funded programs often involve multiple actors, including principal recipients, sub-recipients, government agencies, and community-based organizations, making clear contractual arrangements and timely communication essential.
Stakeholders from the health and civil society sectors are urging both parties to pursue a swift resolution while prioritizing the welfare of people living with HIV and AIDS.
As discussions and legal considerations continue, questions remain over whether contractual obligations extended beyond December 2024, whether the claimed payment is legally due, and whether the matter will ultimately be resolved through the courts or arbitration.
In response to the allegations made by Home of Dignity, Plan International stated that because the matter is currently before the court and subject to ongoing legal proceedings, the organization is not in a position to comment on the allegations or their substance.
The organization further emphasized its respect for the judicial process, noting that it will allow the matter to be resolved through the appropriate legal channels.
“We respect the judicial process and will allow the matter to be addressed through the appropriate legal channels,” Plan International said.
