WE4SELF is an indigenous Liberian Non-Governmental Organization with focus on women, young women,
17/09/2025
AMERICAN CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION VISITS WE4SELF PROJECT COMMUNITIES
Last month (August), Women Empowerment for Self-Employment (WE4SELF) had the honor of hosting an American Congressional Delegation in our Girls and Young Women Take Action for Peace (GYWTAP) project communities in Todee District, Rural Montserrado County.
The high-level delegation, which included U.S. Senator Jack Reed and Representative Gabe Amo—both from the State of Rhode Island—visited the project sites funded by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund (UNPBF) through Plan International Liberia.
Led by our Board Chair, Madam Grace Scotland Briamah, the delegation toured the communities and witnessed firsthand the transformative work being carried out with girls, young women, and peace hut women. They expressed deep admiration for WE4SELF’s efforts in promoting peacebuilding, gender equality, and community resilience.
This visit underscores the growing recognition of community-led initiatives and the vital role women and young people play in sustaining peace and development in Liberia.
Women NGOs Secretariat of Liberia The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation Plan International Liberia Actionaid Liberia Kvinna till Kvinna UN Women Liberia
11/09/2025
Women Empowerment for Self Employment (WE4SELF) and its delegation from Sinoe are fully represented at the ongoing 10th Women Consultative Conference, organized by Kvinna till Kvinna and its partners.
This important gathering brings together women-led organizations, activists, and advocates to exchange ideas, share experiences, and strengthen collective action toward advancing gender equality, women’s rights, and sustainable peace.
WE4SELF’s participation reaffirms our commitment to amplifying the voices of rural women and young women, ensuring their perspectives are included in national, regional, and global dialogues that shape policies and programs.
Together, with other partners, we continue to push for a more just, inclusive, and equitable society where women and girls can thrive.
UN Women Liberia Women NGOs Secretariat of Liberia Plan International Liberia Actionaid Liberia The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation Kvinna till Kvinna Grace Scotland Briamah
17/07/2025
Women Empowerment for Self-Employment – WE4SELF has successfully completed Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) Management Training in Poly Town and Seeton Juayern, Sinoe County. 🙌🏽
This milestone was made possible with support from the Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation, as part of our continued efforts to strengthen rural women’s economic independence and leadership. 👏🏽💜
Through this training, participants gained vital skills in savings group management, loan processing, record-keeping, and group governance — equipping them with the tools needed to build sustainable livelihoods and resilient communities. 📚📝💼
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our partners, local leaders, and all the incredible women who participated. Together, we are creating lasting impact!
UN Women LiberiaPlan International LiberiaActionaid LiberiaEmbassy of Sweden in MonroviaKvinna till KvinnaThe Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation Grace Scotland Briamah
08/07/2025
🌾 WE4SELF Amazing Farm Initiative 🌱
As part of our Sustainability Strategy, Women Empowerment for Self Employment (WE4SELF) is proud to announce the successful launch of two large-scale agricultural projects — the WE4SELF Amazing Farms — located in Gbarpolu and Sinoe Counties.
These farms are flourishing and represent a major step forward in our commitment to empowering women and promoting economic self-reliance through agriculture and community livelihood initiatives.
This milestone would not have been possible without the generous support of The The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation. 🙌🏽
We remain open to partnerships, technical assistance, and support to scale up our impact and continue building sustainable futures for women, youth, and communities across Liberia.
📩 Let’s work together to grow empowerment from the ground up!
UN Women Liberia Plan International Liberia Actionaid Liberia Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia Kvinna till Kvinna
06/07/2025
Over the past month, Women Empowerment for Self-Employment (WE4SELF) successfully conducted a Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) assessment in five schools across Sinoe County.
This initiative engaged adolescent girls directly, giving them the opportunity to voice their challenges, needs, and access to vital information related to SRHR and GBV.
Our goal is to listen, learn, and advocate ensuring that young girls are not left behind when it comes to their health, rights, and protection.
🙏🏾 This important work was made possible through the generous support of The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation. Together, we are creating a safer and more informed future for girls in rural Liberia. 💜
Actionaid Liberia Kvinna till Kvinna Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia Plan International Liberia UN Women Liberia
06/07/2025
🎉 Happy Birthday, Madam Janet Walker-Pyne! 🎉
Today, we celebrate the incredible life and leadership of our Executive Director at Women Empowerment for Self-Employment (WE4SELF) — a woman whose vision, strength, and compassion continue to inspire us all.
Your unwavering commitment to empowering women, transforming communities, and creating lasting change is the heartbeat of our organization. Thank you for being a trailblazer, a mentor, and a champion for equality and justice.
May this new chapter of your life bring you even more impact, joy, and fulfillment. The entire WE4SELF team is proud to walk this journey with you.
💐 Happy Birthday, Ma'am! Here’s to many more years of bold leadership and purposeful living! 💐
02/05/2025
Happy Birthday to Our Incredible Finance Manager, Teinzee Zeon Banneyco
Today, we celebrate a phenomenal woman whose dedication, integrity, and brilliance keep our finances strong and our mission moving forward. Teinezee, your leadership, passion, and tireless work at Women Empowerment for Self Employment (WE4SELF) inspire us every day.
On your special day, we honor your commitment not just to numbers, but to empowering lives. May this year bring you abundant joy, continued success, and the fulfillment of all your dreams.
Thank you for being such a vital part of the WE4SELF family!
Happy Birthday, Teinezee!
29/04/2025
On April 17–18, 2025, Women Empowerment for Self-Employment (WE4SELF) joined fellow partners of the Kvinna till Kvinna Power Project for a two-day training on report writing with a special focus on Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (PMEL).
The training, organized by our dedicated partner Kvinna till Kvinna, aimed to strengthen partners’ capacity in producing high-quality, PMEL-aligned reports that effectively communicate impact and learning.
WE4SELF was proudly represented by Executive Director Janet Walker-Pyne, Project Officer Prince Kemokai, and Communications Officer Mark Gray. The sessions provided valuable insights and practical tools that will enhance our internal reporting processes and ensure better alignment with donor expectations.
We remain committed to building stronger systems of accountability, transparency, and learning as we work toward advancing gender equality and empowering women and girls across Liberia.
Plan International Liberia Kvinna till Kvinna Actionaid Liberia Grace Scotland Briamah UN Women Liberia Women NGOs Secretariat of Liberia The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation FAO Liberia
17/04/2025
This week, Women Empowerment for Self Employment (WE4SELF) proudly graduated over 600 beneficiaries from our transformative programs in Adult Literacy for Women, Soft and Life Skills for Young Girls, and Engaging Men Through Accountable Practices (E.MAP) for Men and Boys.
The graduates came from the three Peace Huts across B**g and Montserrado Counties, marking a major milestone in our ongoing commitment to gender equality, community resilience, and sustainable peacebuilding.
This achievement is part of our ongoing work under the project:
“Girls and Young Women Take Action for Peace,”
generously funded by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund through Plan International Liberia.
Together, we are building stronger, more peaceful communities where women, girls, men, and boys are empowered to take meaningful action for lasting change.
04/04/2025
Exciting Partnership in the Making!
On Wednesday, Women Empowerment for Self-Employment (WE4SELF) had a productive one-day project design work session with ActionAid Liberia. This session was an opportunity to collaborate, share ideas, and explore innovative ways to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment.
We are excited about the potential of this partnership and look forward to meaningful, lasting collaborations that drive impact in our communities!
03/04/2025
We are thrilled to share that our Communication Officer, Mark G. Gray, has been invited as a panelist for the 8th Pan-African Adolescent and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (AYSRHR) Scientific Conference Webinar Series, hosted by the Reproductive Health Network Kenya (RHNK)!
Tomorrow, Mark will join a distinguished panel to discuss “The Triple Threat – HIV, Teenage Pregnancies, and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Among Adolescents and Youth.” This critical conversation will explore the pressing challenges affecting young people’s sexual and reproductive health across Africa and propose actionable solutions for change.
With Africa’s youth population rapidly growing, ensuring access to comprehensive SRHR services, policy support, and digital innovations is more crucial than ever. As WE4SELF, we are proud to see our work in gender equality, youth advocacy, and community empowerment reflected on such a prestigious platform.
Let’s amplify this conversation! We encourage all our partners, youth advocates, and stakeholders to join the discussion and share widely. Together, we can ensure young people’s rights and health remain a top priority!
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Women Empowerment for Self-Employment (WE4SELF) is a non-governmental, non-political and non-profit organization established, incorporated, registered and accredited by the Government of Liberia. Since its inception in 2006, WE4SELF has worked in ten of the fifteen counties of Liberia and maintains sub-offices in River Cess, River Gee, Sinoe, Grand Cape Mount, Maryland, Bomi, B**g and Grand Kru Counties. The head Office is in Rehab Community, Paynesville, and Montserrado County, Liberia.
Since its establishment, the Organization has been recognized and accredited by various government agencies and international organizations because of the quality of projects it has executed. We have implemented long-term and impact projects with various partners such as the Kvinna till Kvinna (KtK), women empowerment through Village Savings and Loan Assoiations ( VSLAs) and Soup production and Agriculture activities;United Nations Development Program (UNDP); Peace Building Fund (PBO)/UNHCR; National Elections Commission (NEC); and International Foundation for Electoral System (IFES). Others are Liberia Education Trust (LET); Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment (LACE); Foundation for Women (FFW) USA; and, Action against Hunger (ACF).
As a local NGO, WE4SELF focuses on women, young women, youth and children because of their vulnerability in disaster and conflict situations.
With twelve years of experience in the pursuit of the development agenda of the Liberian government, WE4SELF is a leading voice in using creative innovation to engage in trade and skills acquisition, training and development to transform the current dire situation our Liberian women, young women, youth and children are going through.
WE4SELF is the only NGO in Liberia that was trained by the Cash Leaning Partnership (CaLP) in institutional capacity and Cash Transfer Readiness. WE4SELF is now CTP ready.
WE4SELF was the only NGO to attend the African Platform for Social Protection (APSP) conference in Pretoria South Africa.WE4self believe that social protection is human rights not a favor. In this light WE4SELF has been providing social services for women and girls in the south eastern part of Liberia. WE are currently implementing the cash Transfer component of social protection in Rivercess County with 252 youth/beneficiaries in nine communities.
In line with the Agriculture component of WE4SELF programmatic area, the organization has worked with many INGOs and the Government agencies on youth and women Agriculture projects. WE4SELF is the only CSO that is currently working in two counties (Sinoe and River-Cess) on the LACE/World Bank youth opportunity project (YOP).
Vision
WE4SELF envisions a Liberia where the dignities of all persons are respected and vulnerable women and youth economically empowered.
Mission
Our mission is to promote respect for human rights through advocacy and the provision of income generating activities in a dignified manner.
Core Values
While WE4SELF may not be a faith-based organization, it however believes that where there are no values in place, the foundation for any institution will fragile and certainly short lived. WE4SELF, therefore, adheres to the following as its core values: Integrity; Partnership, Empowerment; Accountability and Professionalism
