Liberia Women Empowerment Project Gender Ministry Liberia

Ministry Of Gender, Children And Social Protection-Liberia Conduct Joint Monitoring Visit in Rural Montserrado

Yesterday, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, through its Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP) - Project Management Unit, together with the World Bank and key service providers, conducted a joint monitoring visit to beneficiaries in Rural Montserrado. The visit aimed to assess progress made over time, identify existing challenges, and provide the necessary support to ensure sustainable outcomes for women-led businesses.

The team visited Frank Town Community, where they met six VSLAs: Fahn Gorto Town Saving Club, Kesseh Town, Wortor, Kwakutor, Wellekamah, and Degigi, along with Mamie Jessie-Individual Enterprise.

In Diamond Creek Community, the team reviewed VSLA records and praised members for cooperation and proper record keeping. Madam A.C. Flomo shared that LWEP grant support helped her start gardening and selling dry goods, improving her family’s livelihood.

Beneficiaries thanked the Government of Liberia through for improving women’s lives and expanding business opportunities.

The joint monitoring visit continues across Rural Montserrado.



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MGCSP Strengthens Community Engagement Through LWEP Orientation in Zwedru City

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, through the Liberia Women Empowerment Project, on Friday the 12th of June held a Community Orientation Meeting at Zwedru Market Community, Zone Two, Zwedru City.
The meeting brought together 60 participants (58 women and 2 men). During the session, 33 Individual Enterprises were identified, while no VSLA, FBO, livelihood group, health facility, court, or school was mapped.

The Ministry remains committed to empowering women and strengthening community participation through LWEP.

The Ministry Of Gender, Children And Social Protection-Liberia (MGCSP), through the Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP), congratulates all
-led businesses in Gbarpolu County that recently participated in the Acknowledgement of Grants Received and Distribution of SIM Cards under Component Three: Enterprise Support and Livelihoods Grants (ESLG).

This milestone reflects the Ministry’s continued commitment to advancing women’s economic empowerment, strengthening livelihoods, and supporting women entrepreneurs to grow sustainable businesses in their communities.

The Ministry Of Gender, Children And Social Protection-Liberia continues to empower women and strengthen women-led businesses across Liberia.

Congratulations to all the women in Bopolu, Gbarpolu County, who yesterday signed their grant agreements and Code of Conduct under the Liberia Women Empowerment Project.

This milestone is a powerful reminder that delay is not denial. The journey may take time, but empowerment, opportunity, and progress remain on course.

“Delay is not denial.”

Strengthening GBV prevention and response under LWEP!

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, through the Liberia Women Empowerment Project, has begun a three-day Gender-Based Violence Core Concept Modules Review and Validation Workshop at Kendeja Resort Hotel.

The three day workshop brings together government, non-governmental partners, and key stakeholders to review and validate core modules aimed at strengthening GBV prevention and response programming.

Day one featured an overview by Marian L. Rogers, Lead Gender Specialist for LWEP, followed by group working sessions and presentations on key modules, including GBV, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Psychological First Aid, and foundational concepts.

Together, we are building stronger systems to protect women, girls, and communities.