By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay, Contributing Writer
Monrovia, September 17, 2025- Recently, Women Empowerment for Self-Employment (WE4SELF) hosted a distinguished American Congressional Delegation in their Girls and Young Women Take Action for Peace (GYWTAP) project communities in Todee District, Rural Montserrado County.
The delegation, comprising U.S. Senator Jack Reed and Representative Gabe Amo from Rhode Island, visited project sites funded by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund (UNPBF) through Plan International Liberia.
Led by WE4SELF’s Board Chair, Madam Grace Scotland Briamah, the delegation toured communities, observing firsthand the impactful work with girls, young women, and peace hut women.
They expressed admiration for WE4SELF’s efforts in promoting peacebuilding, gender equality, and community resilience.
This visit highlights the increasing recognition of community-led initiatives and the crucial role women and young people play in sustaining peace and development in Liberia.
Partners, including the Women NGOs Secretariat of Liberia, The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation, Plan International Liberia, Actionaid Liberia, Kvinna till Kvinna, and UN Women Liberia, support WE4SELF’s mission.
WE4SELF, a leading non-profit organization, empowers vulnerable women and young girls in Liberia through innovative projects, promoting human rights, income-generating activities, and community development.
WE4SELF’s work promotes peace and stability in Liberian communities. The delegation’s visit showcases the impact of community-led initiatives, such collaboration with international organizations and local partners amplifies WE4SELF’s longstanding mission.
