Paramount Young Women Initiative

Paramount Young Women Initiative PAYOWI objective is to provide scholarships and financial assistance to deserving and needy young women wanting to pursue formal education.

PAYOWI mission is to help create a space for adolescent girls and young women through providing financial aid for education, advocating on their behalf, providing opportunities for training to help build their leadership abilities & practice healthy life

One of the greatest investment any nation can make is investing in Girl Education. How is Liberia doing. The scorecard⬇️...
15/07/2026

One of the greatest investment any nation can make is investing in Girl Education. How is Liberia doing. The scorecard⬇️⬇️ speaks for itself. Hope Liberia and Paramount Young Women Initiative Educate Her Liberia continue to call for the future implementation of Girls Education Policy of Liberia. Ministry of Education - Liberia Global Partnership for Education

5 Years. Countless Voices Amplified. 🎉Officially, the Amplifying Voices Project in Liberia after five years of impactfu...
30/06/2026

5 Years. Countless Voices Amplified.
🎉
Officially, the Amplifying Voices Project in Liberia after five years of impactful advocacy, collaboration, and commitment to advancing inclusion and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) has wrapped up.

As one of the Network members, Paramount Young Women Initiative (PAYOWI) is proud to have contributed to this collective effort alongside fellow civil society organizations, advocates, government institutions, development partners, and community leaders. Together, we worked to amplify the voices of women, girls, young people, and marginalized communities, promote meaningful participation, and advocate for inclusive policies and improved access to sexual and reproductive health information and services across Liberia.

In our collective, we have strengthened partnerships, built the capacity of advocates, and fostered dialogue that has contributed to positive changes in advancing SRHR and inclusion. While the project comes to a close, the impact of our collective work will continue to inspire and inform future advocacy efforts.

Thank You Champions

PAYOWI extends its sincere appreciation to all ARN members, partners, donors, stakeholders, and community champions whose dedication made this journey a success. We remain committed to working with others to promote the rights, dignity, and well-being of women, girls, and vulnerable populations across Liberia.
This specific project chapter is ending, but our mission never stops. PAYOWI remains fully committed to fighting for the rights, dignity, empowerment, and inclusion of every voice in their diversity. woman and girl in Liberia.







Through the Educate Her Project, Paramount Young Women Initiative (PAYOWI) continues to engage key stakeholders across L...
15/06/2026

Through the Educate Her Project, Paramount Young Women Initiative (PAYOWI) continues to engage key stakeholders across Liberia's fifteen counties to strengthen the implementation of the National Policy on Girls’ Education.

Communities are identifying practical solutions to improve girls’ enrollment, retention, completion, and safety in schools through dialogues. These conversations are helping to create a more supportive environment where every girl can learn, thrive, and achieve her dreams.

Education is a powerful tool for change, and together, we can break barriers and build a future where every girl has access to quality education and the opportunity to reach her full potential.

When we educate a girl, we empower a generation.

In commemoration of World Menstrual Hygiene Day, Paramount Young Women Initiative, in partnership with medica Liberia G...
28/05/2026

In commemoration of World Menstrual Hygiene Day, Paramount Young Women Initiative, in partnership with medica Liberia Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa, and Women, hosted a one-day engagement with women and girls in Zingbor Town, Todee District. Under the theme, “From Adolescence to Menopause: Advancing Menstrual Health and Hygiene for All Women and Girls,” the program brought together 40 participants who learned about the importance of menstrual health and hygiene, menstrual cycle tracking, proper water usage, and sanitation practices.

The engagement created a safe space for women and girls to openly discuss menstrual health, gain knowledge, promote dignity, health, and confidence within their communities.

10/05/2026

PAYOWI Condemns the Violence Against a Young Woman in Red Light and Demands Swift Justice

The Paramount Young Women Initiative (PAYOWI) strongly and unequivocally condemns the brutal assault, public humiliation, and inhuman abuse recently inflicted on a young woman by a group of men who violently attacked her in public over her alleged choice of clothing.

This act was cruel, criminal, and deeply degrading. It constitutes a violation of her fundamental rights and dignity as a woman.
No individual, under any circumstance deserves to be stripped, beaten, shamed, or publicly humiliated.
Violence against women can never be justified, excused, or normalized in the name of culture, morality, tradition, religion, or public opinion.

PAYOWI views this incident as a severe and flagrant act of gender-based violence (GBV) and a disturbing reflection of the increasing normalization of violence against women and girls in our society. We are profoundly alarmed by the growing culture of mob violence, public shaming, and victim-blaming that continues to endanger the lives, safety, freedom, and dignity of women across Liberia.

Let it be stated clearly that a woman’s clothing is never an invitation for violence. Responsibility for this horrific act lies solely and entirely with the perpetrators, and with all those who incited, encouraged, recorded, defended, or remained silent in the face of such abuse. Silence in the face of violence is complicity.

PAYOWI therefore calls on the Liberia National Police to continue to act promptly and decisively in conducting a thorough investigation into this incident and ensuring that every individual involved is identified, arrested, and prosecuted in full accordance with the laws of the Republic of Liberia.

Justice and accountability are essential, not only for the survivor, but to send a powerful message that violence against women will not be tolerated under any circumstance.

Furthermore, PAYOWI calls for sustained and increased investment in Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) at both school and community levels. Comprehensive, age-appropriate sexuality education is critical in equipping young people with knowledge about consent, respect, bodily autonomy, gender equality, and responsible behavior. It also plays a vital role in challenging the harmful social norms and attitudes that continue to fuel sexual and gender-based violence.

We urge community leaders, parents, traditional and religious institutions, youth groups, civil society organizations, and the media to stand united and speak with one voice against all forms of violence, harassment, intimidation, and discrimination against women and girls.

As a women’s rights organization, PAYOWI remains steadfast in its commitment to promoting the protection, empowerment, dignity, and human rights of women and girls throughout Liberia. We firmly believe that every woman and girl deserves to live freely, safely, and without fear of violence, shame, or humiliation.
We stand in unwavering solidarity with the young lady and with all survivors of gender-based violence.
Violence against women is not culture.
It is abuse.
And it must stop.

Paramount Young Women Initiative, in collaboration with The Educate Her Coalition, hosted a one-day engagement and lobby...
28/03/2026

Paramount Young Women Initiative, in collaboration with The Educate Her Coalition, hosted a one-day engagement and lobbying meeting with UNFPA to strengthen collaboration in advancing girls’ education in Liberia.
The meeting focused on presenting key findings from the National Policy on Girls’ Education (NPGE) full report, reviewing progress and challenges in implementation, discussing the upcoming revision of the policy as it approaches its 2026 endline, and exploring collective actions and partnerships to promote quality education for girls across the country.
We remain committed to working with partners to ensure every girl in Liberia has access to a safe, and inclusive and education. Hope Liberia Educate HER Liberia

Today, we joined the world to celebrate the strength, courage, and leadership of women and girls everywhere - “Give To G...
08/03/2026

Today, we joined the world to celebrate the strength, courage, and leadership of women and girls everywhere - “Give To Gain, support women for National Development “.

At Paramount Young Women Initiative (PAYOWI), we remain committed to mentoring, educating, and empowering women and girls to become confident leaders.

When women and girls are supported, they rise with purpose and power.

Happy International Women’s Day!




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Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
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Thursday 10:00 - 17:00
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