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Unleashing Potential - Hawa Kaba’s Inspiring Takeover as Country Director of ActionAid Liberia
On October 10, 2024, the world witnessed an immense event that emphasized the boundless potential of young girls. Hawa Kaba, an energetic 19-year-old from Duala New Kru Town, stepped into the role of
JOURNEY OF RESILIENCE
Through her involvement with the LIWEN support group, Sandra has accessed invaluable resources and opportunities for personal growth. She has participated in training sessions that have enhanced her
Empowering Tomorrow: Highlights from the 2024 West African Girls Summit
The 2024 West African Girls Summit took place at Liberia's Farmington Hotel from March 26 to 29, 2024, with the overarching aim of empowering adolescent girls in the region and breaking down barriers
Celebrating Women's Empowerment and Cultural Heritage: Cultural Festival Highlights Efforts to End FGM
The festival is part of the Just and Equal Communities project funded by SIDA through the Embassy of Sweden in Liberia, it highlighted vibrant cultural performances by traditional dancers from Bong
CULTIVATING EQUALITY - The Inspiring Journey of Beatrice Carr Towards Land Ownership and Empowerment
In the face of these entrenched challenges, courageous women like Beatrice Carr have emerged as beacons of hope and agents of change. Beatrice, a 38-year-old mother of five and grandmother of three
"ActionAid made us self-sufficient" - The story of Josephine.
Elizabeth Gbah Johnson, the Country Director of ActionAid Liberia, expressed the organization's commitment to investing more in the fight against gender-based violence. Recognizing the challenges, she
ActionAid Liberia Celebrates the 16 Days Activism against Gender-Based Violence
ActionAid Liberia and its partners celebrated the 16 Days of Activism to raise awareness against gender-based violence and support survivors of GBV. The event was held at the Corina Hotel on Saturday
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROVIDES PEACE TO DISABLED PERSONS
When Joseph heard about the UNPBF-funded project implemented by the Women and Children Development Association of Liberia (WOCDAL), a national women-led organization that is one of the implementing
SRHR AWARENESS IMPROVES GIRLS' EDUCATION
Mary became aware of the harmful effects of FGM and early/forced marriage through an SRHR community awareness campaign organized by the Gbarmu Community Based Organization (One of the CBOs under the
ELBAG TRAINING IMPROVES YOUNG PEOPLE AND WOMEN’S PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNANCE PROCESSES
With the knowledge gained from the ELBAG, the Rural Women of Gbarpolu County for the first time demanded full participation in the county budget crafting process. When they were given the space for