Liberia Women Empowerment Project Gender Ministry Liberia

27/10/2026

🕊️ MGCSP INSPIRES FAITH LEADERS TO TAKE THE MESSAGE OF PEACE BEYOND THE PULPIT!

From church sermons to community conversations, the message is clear: Violence has no place in our homes! Pastor Frances MS Jah is using lessons from SASA! Together to encourage respectful relationships and peaceful families.

In Zimdanda-Grand Cape Mount County, he reports fewer incidents of violence and encourage changes in community behaviour. When faith leaders become champions of peace, communities gain powerful voices for change!

Through , Ministry Of Gender, Children And Social Protection-Liberia is strengthening community-led violence prevention with World Bank financing.

27/10/2026

News Alert ‼️

Ministry Of Gender, Children And Social Protection-Liberia Begins Distribution of US$52,810 Worth of Assorted Items to Strengthen County Gender Offices across Liberia

Monrovia-Liberia, October 26, 2026 — The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP) has commenced the distribution of office equipment and furniture valued at US$52,810 to County Gender Offices across Liberia to strengthen institutional capacity, improve service delivery, and enhance responses to gender-based violence (GBV).

The distribution, supported through the Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP) implemented by the MGCSP, began in Nimba County on Monday, October 26, 2026, and will continue across all counties.

Under the initiative, each County Gender Office will receive assorted items including laptop, printer, printer cartridges, a semi-executive desk and chair, regular desk and chair, visitor chairs, standing fans, and filing cabinets.

The equipment is intended to strengthen the day-to-day operations of County Gender Offices by improving documentation, data management, recordkeeping, reporting, and coordination. It will also provide county-level gender officers with essential tools to better carry out their mandates, particularly in supporting women, girls, and vulnerable populations and coordinating responses to GBV.

The intervention falls under Component Four of LWEP, which focuses on strengthening institutions to advance gender equality and improve the delivery of gender-responsive services. Through this investment, the Ministry seeks to reinforce the operational capacity of its county offices and improve access to essential gender and social protection services at the community level.

Meanwhile, the Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Gbeme Horace Kollie, is undertaking a weeklong county tour to engage women, children, women’s organizations, and county authorities on issues affecting their welfare and to strengthen collaboration in advancing the Ministry’s gender equality and social protection agenda.

During the tour, Minister Horace Kollie will formally present the equipment and furniture to County Gender Offices and engage women’s organizations and other stakeholders on the Ministry’s mandate, ongoing interventions, and opportunities for stronger coordination at the county level.

The distribution underscores the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening its institutional presence across Liberia and ensuring that County Gender Offices are better equipped to deliver responsive, accessible, and effective services to the people they serve.

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26/10/2026

MEET TOTOQUELLEH’S “LAWYER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN”

His name is Siaker M. Gbessay, a SASA! Together activist; but in Totoquelleh Town, residents have given him another name: “Lawyer for Women and Children.”

His passion is simple but powerful: helping build a community where women and children are safer and where men choose peaceful, non-violent relationships.

Siaker says men who were once difficult to convince are now beginning to challenge themselves, and one another, to become ambassadors of peace.

Through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP), the Government of Liberia is taking conversations about preventing violence directly into communities through LWEP and SASA! Together.

Siaker has one dream: to see Totoquelleh become one of the most peaceful communities in Liberia.

26/10/2026

🚨 EBOLA ALERT: PREVENTION STARTS WITH YOU! 🇱🇷

Liberia's Gender Minister, Hon. Gbeme Horace-Kollie, urges market women, rural women, cross-border traders, and communities to remain vigilant and follow Ebola prevention measures.

🧼 Wash your hands regularly, cooperate with health screening, and follow official health guidance.

💜 Protecting women means protecting families, communities, and Liberia!

👇 Read the full statement:
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𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧

| 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬-𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞, 𝐑𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧, 𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐕𝐃 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬

(MONROVIA, LIBERIA), The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Gbeme Horace-Kollie, is urging women across the country, particularly cross-border traders, rural women, and market women, to exercise heightened vigilance and strictly observe all recommended health and safety measures amid growing regional concern over the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak.

The Minister’s call follows a statement issued by the Ministry of Health on October 21, 2026, directing all health facilities, border entry points, public buildings, and other institutions across Liberia to immediately strengthen screening measures and strictly enforce Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) protocols.

The MoH's directive is based on the confirmation of an Ebola case in Nigeria and the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak, which have prompted renewed calls for heightened surveillance, strengthened infection prevention measures, and strict compliance with public health guidance.

Among the key measures outlined by the Ministry of Health are ensuring functional handwashing stations with soap and water or appropriate hand sanitizers at entrances, screening individuals for symptoms and relevant travel or exposure history, and adhering to national public health guidance. The Ministry further emphasized that temperature checks alone are insufficient for effective screening and infection prevention.

In light of these measures, Minister Horace-Kollie is particularly encouraging women engaged in cross-border trade, mining activities, agricultural activities, and other economic transactions that involve frequent movement between communities and neighboring countries to remain alert, comply with screening procedures, and cooperate fully with health authorities.

Recognizing the indispensable role women play in local commerce, food security, agriculture, and household livelihoods, the Minister stresses that protecting women from preventable health risks is critical to safeguarding families, communities, and Liberia’s broader economic well-being.

“This is a time for vigilance, responsibility, and collective action, not denial. Every woman must take preventive health measures seriously, follow official guidance, and help protect her family and community from potential health risks,” Minister Horace-Kollie emphasized.

The Minister is also encouraging market associations, women’s organizations, community leaders, and local authorities to intensify awareness campaigns, particularly in rural and border communities, to ensure that women receive accurate, accessible, and timely information on Ebola prevention.

She further cautions against misinformation, complacency, and disregard for established health protocols.

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection encourages all women and community members to rely on official communications from the Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) for verified information.

The Ministry reaffirms its commitment to working with health authorities, development partners, women’s groups, and community stakeholders to promote public awareness and ensure that women, especially those in vulnerable and underserved communities are informed and empowered to take appropriate preventive action.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health has assured the public that it will provide timely and accurate updates as the situation evolves. Protecting women means protecting families, communities, and Liberia.

𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐄𝐃:__________________________
𝐃. 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥
𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭
𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫, 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

25/10/2026

Rural Women’s Health Matters!
As we mark breast cancer awareness and celebrate rural women, the Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP) stands for women’s health, dignity, and empowerment.

Access to timely, affordable and respectful healthcare helps women pursue their livelihoods, participate in community life, and shape their futures.
Notice a lump or unusual breast change? Visit a qualified health worker, even if it does not hurt.

LWEP is a Government of Liberia project implemented by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, with funding support from the World Bank.

Share this message. Encourage a sister to seek care.



Share this message. Encourage a sister to seek care.

24/10/2026

Strengthening Community Voices, Building Accountability!

The Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP) Montserrado County Team has kicked off engagement sessions with religious and traditional leaders in Todee District, bringing together participants from 33 communities.

Through interactive brainstorming sessions and District-Level Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) awareness activities, the initiative aims to strengthen community participation, promote transparency, and ensure that community voices are heard.

🤝 Empowered Communities, Stronger Accountability!

🇱🇷 LWEP is a Government of Liberia initiative implemented by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, with funding support from the World Bank.

22/10/2026

💜 BUILDING CONFIDENCE, INCLUSION AND COMMUNITY CHANGE

📍 Tubmanburg, Bomi County, Liberia

Zainah E. Powell, a SASA! Community-Based Leader, is using her voice and lived experiences to champion disability inclusion, gender equality, and violence prevention.

Through SASA! Together training and community engagement, Zainah has strengthened her confidence and advocacy skills, helping promote dignity, respect, equal opportunities, and safer relationships for all.

Her journey highlights the importance of recognizing persons with disabilities as leaders, advocates, and active contributors to positive community change.

💜 Every voice deserves to be heard, every person's dignity respected, and no one left behind.

This initiative is supported under the Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP) through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP).

17/10/2026

Women in LWEP-supported Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) in Tosor Town, Commonwealth District, Grand Cape Mount County, share powerful stories of how the project’s grants are strengthening their livelihoods and creating opportunities for themselves and their families.

15/10/2026

In Commemoration of International Rural Women’s day, The Honorable Minister of the Ministry Of Gender, Children And Social Protection-Liberia Gbeme Horace-Kollie has applauded all women across rural Liberia for their tireless efforts in shaping the country’s national development.

She says their voices matter and their contributions are valued.

LWEP continues to support 36,000 women-led businesses across 6 of Liberia’s 15 counties in strengthening their economic livelihood and ensuring peace across 498 communities through SASA.

Congratulations to all Rural Women in Liberia!

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15/10/2026

MGCSP - ONE DISTRICT, TWO COMMUNITIES: A SHARED LEARNING EXPERIENCE 🌾

On Wednesday, 14 October 2026, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP), through the Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP), conducted a joint LWEP and REALISE monitoring visit to Queenie-1 and Gbojah towns in Suehn Mecca District, Bomi County, alongside the World Bank and project partners.

In Gbojah, Town Chief Kamara welcomed the delegation and expressed appreciation for government and World Bank support. Community members shared positive experiences associated with SASA! under LWEP Component 1a, emphasizing continued dialogue and collective action to prevent violence against women and girls.

Saata Massalay, a member of Whilekamah Village Savings and Loan Association, shared how a VSLA loan helped her buy cassava and red oil for resale. She said her small profits were helping pay her children’s school fees and provide food for her household.

The SASA! drama offered valuable lessons on how harmful attitudes and behaviours can lead to violence, while highlighting how healthy, respectful relationships help build peaceful communities. The performance encouraged reflection and shared learning among both the visiting delegates and Gbojay residents.

In Queenie-1, REALISE participants reported cultivating 39 acres of rice, exceeding their 35-acre target. Residents also established an operational community rice mill to ease processing, particularly for women who previously pounded rice manually.

Across both communities, the experiences highlighted the value of practical skills, community ownership and access to livelihood resources. Listening to these voices helps both projects understand what is working and where further support is needed.