Women's Global Empowerment Initiative-WGEI

21/09/2026

WOMEN: CHAMPIONS OF PEACE IN EVERY SOCIETY

On this International World Day of Peace, we celebrate and applaud the invaluable role women play in building, nurturing, and sustaining peace in our homes, families, communities, and societies.

Peace does not begin only in conference rooms or at negotiating tables. Peace begins at home, in our everyday relationships, in the way we communicate, care, listen, forgive, resolve disagreements, and create spaces where everyone feels valued and respected. In these spaces, women have continued to make remarkable contributions as caregivers, mediators, community builders, educators, advocates, and voices for reconciliation.

From mothers nurturing children to become compassionate and responsible citizens, to women resolving conflicts within families and communities, women are often at the heart of creating understanding where there is disagreement and hope where there is hardship. Their ability to connect people, build relationships, encourage dialogue, and advocate for the dignity and rights of others makes their contribution to peace-building deeply significant.

Women also remind us that peace is more than the absence of violence. It is the presence of justice, equality, respect, inclusion, compassion, and human dignity. When women are empowered to participate meaningfully in decision-making and peace-building processes, families and communities are strengthened.

Today, we celebrate every woman who chooses peace—
every mother who teaches love instead of hatred,
every woman who mediates a conflict,
every sister who brings people together,
every community leader who speaks for justice,
and every woman who dares to believe that a better and more peaceful society is possible.

When women are empowered to build peace, families are strengthened, communities are transformed, and societies have a greater opportunity to flourish.

Happy International World Day of Peace!

19/09/2026

Being religious does not make you immune to domestic violence.

Faith can offer comfort, community, and a sense of purpose, yet it provides no automatic shield against abuse. Across societies today, domestic violence continues to affect women, girls, men and boys in households of every religious background and level of observance. Belief alone does not prevent emotional control, physical harm, or coercion.

One of the most damaging aspects affecting communities is the way religious language and teachings are sometimes selectively used to justify or conceal violence. Appeals to submission, endless forgiveness, family honor, or the preservation of faith can pressure survivors to remain silent. Victims may fear being labeled unfaithful, bringing shame on their families, or losing their place within their religious community. This silence fuels underreporting, delays help-seeking, and allows cycles of harm to pass from one generation to the next, normalizing violence in the eyes of children who witness it.

The consequences are visible in daily life: eroded mental health, limited economic independence for survivors, and communities that prioritize reputation over safety. When faith spaces fail to confront these realities, they risk becoming places of isolation rather than support.

Solutions require deliberate, inclusive action. Educative talks that challenge harmful interpretations of religion and promote mutual respect can shift attitudes.

Vocational training skills will equip women and girls with practical tools for independence and confidence.

Equally important is the intentional engagement of men and boys through accountable practices that reject the misuse of faith to control others and instead model healthy relationships.

Women's Global Empowerment Initiative-WGEI is working in this way by combining empowerment for women and girls with community-level accountability, so that faith and safety can stand together rather than in opposition.

Only when communities choose honesty and protection over silence does religion become a genuine force for dignity and freedom from violence.

17/09/2026

3months to the end of 2026, GOOD SAMARITAN IN ACTION will be having a collaborative meeting with Solutions This meeting will focus on
-Reviewing the current progress and impact
-Plan actions for upcoming projects and initiatives
-Role, responsibilities and collaboration
-The way forward for greater reach,sustainability and impact for these few months of 2026.

All the above is to ensure that we give back to our local communities such as Bomaka, Mile 16,Muea and other local communities in Buea lasting projects .Collectively we can do more!!

17/09/2026

17/09/2026

Workshop on Strengthening Organizational Structure and Programme Implementation

Our Executive Director Owen Jolana recently facilitated an interactive workshop with the staff of EmeMike's Health Foundation and the Health team of St. Michael’s Hospital on strengthening Systems for sustainable impact.

The session focused on strengthening organizational structure and programme implementation, where participants actively engaged in discussions and practical exercises, gaining valuable knowledge on building clearer systems and delivering programmes more effectively.

This workshop has equipped the teams with improved understanding of organizational frameworks and programme delivery approaches. This is expected to enhance coordination, accountability, and the overall quality of their health programmes and community interventions.

Participants recognized the importance of clear structures, defined roles, and consistent processes in achieving programme goals. The interactive nature of the session also highlighted the value of shared learning and collaborative problem-solving in strengthening institutional capacity.

This engagement reinforces our commitment to building stronger organizations that can deliver lasting results in the communities they serve.
#𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

26/08/2026

In a society where violence against women and girls remains alarmingly high and many young people live amid ongoing crisis, our team continues to stand on the frontline.

We are educating girls on the dangers of gender-based violence and practical ways to stay safe, while nurturing their values, dignity, and sense of self-worth.

As these girls prepare to begin another school year, our sessions are helping to restore confidence and trust, reminding them that they deserve respect, protection, and the chance to learn without fear.

Small steps like these create ripples: stronger, more aware girls will return to their classrooms and communities better equipped to look out for themselves and one another.

Together, we are planting seeds of resilience that will strengthen both individuals and the communities they call home.

Komnkan Phustine Meronie Mbella Eposi

24/08/2026

Empowering Young Girls Through Interactive Health Education

In line with our objective of empowering young girls, we have been facilitating educative and interactive sessions covering essential topics: puberty and body changes, menstruation basics, personal hygiene and body care, privacy and “my body belongs to me,” emotions and self-esteem, and healthy friendships and respect.

These sessions are creating a safe, open space where girls learn accurate information about the natural changes their bodies experience.
Discussions on puberty and body changes are helping them understand growth, breast development, and other shifts as normal and unique to each person.

Menstruation basics demystify periods, what they are, how to manage them, and that they are a healthy part of growing up while personal hygiene and body care lessons build practical daily habits that support health and confidence.

Teaching privacy and the principle that “my body belongs to me” is strengthening the girls’ sense of ownership and boundaries. They are learning to recognize safe versus unsafe situations, speaking up, and seeking trusted adults when needed.

Sessions on emotions and self-esteem are equipping them to navigate mood changes and body-image pressures with greater resilience.

Exploring healthy friendships and respect fosters skills in kindness, communication, and mutual care, helping them build positive peer relationships.

Participants are gaining clearer knowledge, reduced anxiety about bodily changes, and practical tools for managing periods and hygiene.

When girls understand and manage their health without shame, families experience less stress and more open conversations.

Peers, siblings, and adults around them will encounter young people who model respect, healthy boundaries, and positive attitudes toward their body.

Over time, these sessions will contribute to safer, more supportive environments and help shift community norms toward greater openness, reduced stigma, and stronger protection for girls.

Through these interactive sessions, we continue planting seeds of knowledge, confidence, and respect while strengthening the communities that nurture them.

Komnkan Phustine Meronie Mbella Eposi

17/08/2026

Imagine a Nation were no child is seen as the richest or poorest because you and I decided to bridge the gap by helping a child go back to school with a smile .

Join the *GOOD SAMARITAN IN ACTION* as we embark on giving the orphans and less privilege an opportunity to sit comfortably in class without being left behind.

Nothing is too small to show love to a child in need.

13/08/2026

In our GIRL SHINE sessions, we are engaging young girls in focused public speaking and life skills activities designed to prepare them for entrepreneurship.

Through guided practice in clear communication, self-expression, and everyday problem-solving, the girls steadily develop the confidence to speak up, share their ideas, and present themselves with assurance.

These practical exercises will help them overcome hesitation, strengthen self-belief, and build the courage they will need to approach future clients and opportunities.

By combining public speaking with essential life skills, we are equipping the girls with both the voice and the inner strength to step forward as confident young entrepreneurs.

Komnkan Phustine