Liberia Women Empowerment Project Gender Ministry Liberia

19/09/2026

MGCSP Champions Girls’ Education in Grand Gedeh

With school registration underway, the Ministry Of Gender, Children And Social Protection-Liberia (MGCSP), through the Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP), is intensifying community advocacy to increase girls’ enrolment and retention.

Representatives from MGCSP, the Ministry of Education, LWEP, social workers and the SASA! Gender Officer appeared on TOP FM 103.5 to discuss the importance of girls’ education and empowerment. Seven callers, three women and four men, expressed appreciation for the Government’s intervention.

The campaign continued with a street parade and an indoor program at Zwedru City Hall, bringing together students, parents, education stakeholders and county authorities. Similar engagements are planned for Peace FM in Toe Town and Voice of Konobo in Zia Town.
LWEP is a Government of Liberia project implemented by MGCSP, with funding support from the World Bank.

07/09/2026

Building Confident and Peaceful Young Leaders

The Ministry Of Gender, Children And Social Protection-Liberia (MGCSP), through the Liberia Women Empowerment Project, is strengthening the confidence, leadership and life skills of adolescents and young people through the Champion of Change Club Module.

Confidence is not only about speaking loudly, it is about knowing your worth, communicating respectfully and standing up for what is right.

Under the leadership of MGCSP, the module will help young people set life goals, communicate assertively, resist negative peer pressure, establish healthy boundaries and resolve disagreements peacefully.

These practical skills will prepare club members to become confident learners, responsible leaders and champions of peace in their schools, families and communities.

MGCSP remains committed to creating safe and supportive opportunities where every young person can learn, speak, lead and inspire positive change.

Every young person has a voice. Every voice can inspire change.

05/09/2026

28/08/2026

Big News!

Today, the Liberia Women Empowerment Project IPEAC approved and recommended 194 Women Led Enterprises Grant Applications from Bomi, Grand CapeMount and Rural Montserrado Counties.

IPEAC received 202 applications from across those project counties and following the scrutiny, 7 was recommended for revision, 1 was rejected while the rest was approved for funding.

This is the regular and transparent process the LWEP grant goes through every circle prior to disbursements across the project communities.

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26/08/2026

LWEP Launches Women Employment & Empowerment Taskforce

Wednesday, August 26, 2026: The Ministry Of Gender, Children And Social Protection-Liberia, through it’s Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP), has launched the Liberia Women Employment and Empowerment Taskforce, a strategic platform bringing government, private sector, civil society and development partners together to expand meaningful employment and economic opportunities for women.

The Taskforce will complement LWEP’s livelihood and cash grant interventions by strengthening market linkages, inclusive sourcing, mentorships, internships and partnerships that can help women move from receiving support to accessing sustainable markets, jobs and business opportunities.

Assistant Minister for Gender, Hon. Ophelia Kennedy, emphasized that the Taskforce is about action:

“This Taskforce is about action. It is about ensuring that Liberian women, whether in the city or in the villages, have access to training, jobs, and the support they need to build businesses.”

With a broader goal of building a sustainable national platform for women’s employment, economic empowerment and responsible investment, the Taskforce will identify barriers, develop actionable strategies, promote gender-inclusive practices and strengthen collaboration for lasting impact.

Already, LWEP has supported 418 women-led businesses with over One Million United States dollars in cash grants benefiting more than 9,000 individuals across 498 communities in six counties.

Together, we are connecting women to opportunities not just grants, but markets, jobs, investment and sustainable livelihoods.

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24/08/2026

Happy Flag day from the Liberia Women Empowerment Project Team!

Let’s celebrate our flag with pride!

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21/08/2026

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉

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19/08/2026

A HEART FELT OF GRATITUDE!

"Thank you, President Joseph N. Boakai. I received US$2,500.00."
Ma Beatrice from Dougee Town in Gbarzon District extends her heartfelt thanks and appreciation to His Excellency President Joseph N. Boakai for this special gift and for the Government of Liberia's continued commitment to empowering women in Liberia.
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection continues to deliver on its promises to the women and communities of Liberia, turning commitments into action and creating opportunities for stronger livelihoods and empowered communities.

17/08/2026

FROM GRATITUDE TO GROWTH: JANET IS READY FOR FLAG DAY!

Janet Grey could not hide her joy after receiving US$2,500.00 livelihood grant support from the Government of Liberia through MGCSP and LWEP.

With National Flag Day approaching on August 24, Janet plans to fully stock her shop, meet the holiday demand, and increase her profits, even during the rainy season.

She expressed heartfelt thanks to His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., for investing in women entrepreneurs. Watch the video attached.

Empower a woman. Grow a business. Strengthen Liberia!