Annual Reports - Girls and Women Foundation Liberia

Annual Report 2020-2022

This report covers the period January 2020–December 2022, summarizing the performance and gains made by Girls and Women Foundation Liberia (GWOFO-Liberia).

Our Vision

GWOFO-Liberia envisions a saved and healthiest environment for girls, women and other disadvantaged Liberians by 2040.

Our Mission

Engage in positive advocacy, education, entrepreneurship and leadership campaigns on issues affecting girls, women and disadvantaged Liberians.

Our Core Values

Desire, Commitment, Advocacy, Team Work, Empowerment, Equality, Accountability and Transparency.

Our Beneficiaries

Primary: Women, Students/Adolescence. Secondary: Women & People Living with Disabilities and Marginalized Community Dwellers.

GWOFO-Liberia at a Glance

Established June 2, 2014 in Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County. Operational since 2022.

Legal Status

Legally registered community-based organization
Headquarters: Pennue Community, Zwedru
Motto: "Promoting Girls and Women Welfare"
Founded by Mother Rosetta Victory Williams

Our Accomplishments

Rural Women Liveskills Empowerment Program (2016-present)
COVID-19 awareness in 10 communities (2019-2020)
Recruited & mentored 20 community volunteers
School outreach on safe learning environment (2020-2021)
Household Food Support Program with WFP (2021)
Land rights project with Forum Civ (2022-2025)
Women Inclusion project with UNDP (2022)

Organization Structure

Board of Directors/National Executive Committees
Management Team
Support Staff/Field Staff
5 permanent staff + 3 volunteers
Sub-chapters in all 15 counties

Financial Overview 2020-2022

Donor contributions and financial transparency.

Total Donations: $6,500

Caritas/WFP: $31,000

Forum Civ: $104,981.93

Medica/UNDP: $5,000

Total: $147,481.93

Total Donations: $6,500

Caritas/WFP: $31,000

Forum Civ: $104,981.93

Medica/UNDP: $5,000

Leadership Messages

"Throughout the challenges of previous years, the Girls and Women Foundation Liberia persevered with the resilience and optimism characteristic of our energetic management team. Since our formation in June 2014, we have persisted despite numerous challenges."

- Benetha Wonde Gogbar, Chairperson – Board of Directors

2014

Year Established

30+

Women Beneficiaries

Communities Reached

Major Projects

Key Achievements

Despite limited technical and administrative capacities, GWOFO-Liberia has:

Implemented self-initiative livelihood programs benefiting over 30 women
Conducted awareness on communicable diseases via Smile FM 98.6 MHZ
Collaborated with county health teams during COVID-19 pandemic
Maintained focus on primary mission of creating healthier environment

"Despite our location and status, we began full operation in 2022 after gaining legal status with the government of Liberia with much more interest in advocacy for issues affecting women and girls and improving our rural communities through capacity development and empowerment programs."

- Amelia Williams-Kar, Executive Director

Strategic Focus

GWOFO-Liberia aligns with Sustainable Development Goals:

SDG #3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG #5: Gender Equality
SDG #10: Reduced Inequality

Key programs include:

Rural Women Liveskills Empowerment Programs
Community awareness on SGBV and health issues
Capacity building for women and girls
Advocacy for policy change

Programs & Thematic Focus

Our comprehensive approach to empowering girls and women in Liberia.

Capacity Development & Empowerment

Strengthening confidence, skills, and knowledge of girls, women and community leaders.

Health, Sanitation & Environment

Improving personal and community hygiene, waste management, and overall well-being.

Policy Research & Social Justice

Research, tracking progress, and advocacy for just benefits and policy implementation.

SGBV & Gender Equality

Abolishing domestic violence, harmful practices, and ensuring women's representation.

Civic Education & Awareness

Sensitization and education on major issues affecting marginalized communities.

Conflict Mitigation & Social Cohesion

Dialogue sessions for dispute resolution and community advancement.

Advocacy & Networking

Coordination with partners to support marginalized girls and women.

Life Skill Training Programs

Economic empowerment through skill development for women and adolescent girls.

Our Implementation Strategies

Methodologies for successful implementation of programs and projects.

Mobilization

Identifying beneficiaries, recruiting volunteers, and conducting stakeholder meetings at community, district, and county levels.

Outreach & Media Engagement

Using social media, electronic media, street parades, radio talk-shows, and periodic reports to reach larger populations.

Coaching & Mentoring

Equipping field staff and volunteers on project activities, standard procedures, and advocacy techniques.

Monitoring & Evaluation

Tracking progress through activity outputs, photographs, reports, and using M&E tools for data collection and analysis.

Download Full Report

Access our complete annual report with detailed financials and program outcomes.

Download 2022 Annual Report

For previous year reports or additional documentation, please contact: gwofo.liberia@gmail.com

Annual Report 2022