Girl2Girl Empowerment Movement Organization

23/07/2026

22/07/2026

With funds from medica mondiale e. V. we successfully conducted the first-year training for service providers on the Stress and Trauma Sensitive Approach (STSA), with the inaugural session focusing on Self-Care.

Supporting others begins with taking care of ourselves. During this interactive training, participants explored the importance of recognizing stress, maintaining emotional well-being, preventing burnout, and adopting practical self-care strategies to enhance both their personal wellness and professional effectiveness.

By equipping service providers with trauma-sensitive skills and promoting self-care, we are strengthening their capacity to provide compassionate, quality, and survivor-centered support to girls, young women, and communities.

Together, we are building a resilient workforce that cares for others by first caring for themselves.

Swipe through to catch highlights from our first STA training session on Self-Care

medica mondiale e. V. Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ)

24/06/2026

The journey doesn't end after the girl camps; it evolves into a lifelong movement of leadership, impact, and sisterhood.
With funds from , we bring together our amazing Alumni for a special engagement meeting designed to reconnect, reflect, and imagine the future of other girls and young women.

From sharing experiences and lessons learned to exploring new opportunities for collaboration, our Alumni continue to be powerful voices driving positive change in their communities.

Together, we are building stronger networks.
Together, we are creating sustainable solutions.
Together, we are empowering the next generation of girls.
Because when empowered girls become empowered women, they inspire, lead, and transform communities.

The movement continues. The impact grows. The sisterhood remains.

24/06/2026

Thank you, FORWARD UK, for creating these spaces for girls and young women.

Leadership at All Levels Is Central to Ending Violence Against Women and Girls💫

In honor of African Child Day, Naana Otoo-Oyortey MBE, Executive Director of FORWARD, wrote a blog on the young women's peer leadership network thriving in Freetown, Sierra Leone for Lever for Change. FORWARD is an Action for Women’s Health awardee organisation and Bold Solutions Network member.

👉🏽 Read the blog here: https://leverforchange.org/article/blog/forward-uk-ending-violence-against-women-and-girls/

09/06/2026

With funds from , we held a five-day workshop at Brookfields hotel with implementing partners, three from Liberia , three from Sierra Leone and ; the workshop was strengthened by the participation of representatives from . Over the course of our recent joint learning and planning sessions, partners came together to reflect, strategize, and strengthen our collective commitment to advancing girls' and women's rights.

The sessions provided an opportunity to reconnect, share expectations, and review progress on both national and regional advocacy efforts. Through discussions on Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), participants identified key challenges, reviewed existing tools, and explored areas requiring further development to strengthen program impact and accountability.
We also reflected on the Joint Program Steering structure, examined recent processes, and discussed ways to enhance joint ownership and collaboration across partners. Mutual learning remained at the heart of the engagement, with participants sharing experiences, lessons learned, and best practices around STA institutionalization and advocacy initiatives.

A key highlight was the visit to community activities led by G2G and CVF. Providing first-hand insight into the impact of our work and creating a space for meaningful reflection on achievements, challenges, and opportunities for growth.
The workshop concluded with discussions on next steps, feedback, and renewed commitments to advancing our shared advocacy goals. Together, we continue to build stronger partnerships, amplify community voices, and drive sustainable change for girls and women across the region.

08/06/2026

With support from and , we successfully conducted Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) training for the remaining three Parent Club communities: Kissy, Brookfields, and Gray Bush.

This milestone marks the completion of VSLA training across all targeted communities, following the successful training of six communities earlier in the project.
The training equipped parents and caregivers with practical knowledge and skills in:
✅ Savings and financial management
✅ Loan administration and repayment
✅ Record keeping and accountability
✅ Leadership and group governance
✅ Small business and income-generating activities

Through these sessions, participants gained the tools needed to establish and sustain community savings groups, strengthen household incomes, and improve financial resilience. By strengthening the financial capacity of parents and caregivers, we are contributing to more resilient families and communities that can better support girls' education, health, protection, and future aspirations.
We extend our sincere appreciation to Comic Relief and BMZ for their invaluable support in making this initiative possible and for their continued commitment to empowering communities and advancing opportunities for girls and young women.
Together, we are building stronger families, stronger communities, and a brighter future for every girl.

16/05/2026

We extend our deepest appreciation to our incredible donor and partner, Naana from , for taking the time to visit us here in Sierra Leone.

Your presence was more than a visit; it was a powerful reminder of the commitment and passion behind the work we do together. From engaging with our team to connecting with the girls and communities we serve, your visit brought renewed energy, inspiration, and hope.

Through your continuous support, we are not only reaching more girls but transforming lives, empowering them with knowledge, confidence, and the courage to stand up for their rights.

Thank you, , for believing in our vision, for walking this journey with us, and for being a driving force behind the impact we are making. Together, we are building a future where every girl is safe, informed, and empowered.

15/05/2026

We were honoured to receive a special visit from a representative of , whose work continues to inspire global action in advancing women’s rights and supporting survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.

The visit began at our office, where meaningful conversations were held around our ongoing programs, impact stories, and the collective vision of empowering girls and young women, and extended into our operational community, where she witnessed the resilience and strength of the girls and women we serve.

Through interactive engagements, community discussions, and direct participation, the visit created a deeper understanding of the realities on the ground and the importance of sustained support.

It was not just a visit, but a powerful exchange of ideas, experiences, and commitment toward a shared goal of creating safe spaces, amplifying voices, and building a future where every girl can thrive.

29/04/2026

, we remain steadfast in our commitment to fostering a safe, respectful, and protective environment for every girl and community member we serve. In line with this commitment, we recently conducted an intensive Safeguarding Policy Training for our staff and volunteers, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and accountability required to uphold the highest standards of protection.

The training addressed core safeguarding principles, the importance of prevention, and mechanisms for identifying and mitigating risks of abuse, exploitation, and harm. It further emphasized reporting procedures, accountability structures, and the defined roles and responsibilities of staff and volunteers in creating safe spaces for girls and other vulnerable groups.

This initiative goes beyond compliance; it represents a deliberate commitment to embedding safeguarding into every activity, interaction, and decision across our programs. By strengthening the capacity of our team, we ensure that protection and dignity remain central to our organizational culture and practice.

We commend our staff and volunteers for their active participation and dedication to safeguarding. Their engagement reinforces our collective responsibility to protect rights, promote well-being, and build safer, more inclusive communities.

27/04/2026

With support from and , we proudly hosted a vibrant and impactful Girls Camp and Graduation Ceremony. From the very first moment, the energy was undeniable. Girls, partners, and stakeholders gathered not just to celebrate, but to witness transformation in action.

We revisited the journey of the Girl2Girl Empowerment Movement (G2G), a movement committed to equipping girls with knowledge of SRHR and SGBV, and to ending FGM. One of the most moving moments? “My Journey with G2G, where brave young girls shared real stories of growth, resilience, and finding their voice. These weren’t just testimonies… they were proof that change is happening.
A keynote message from the representative of reminded us that empowering girls is a shared responsibility and that the future depends on it. A poetry performance captured the realities and dreams of girls, leaving the room inspired and reflective.

Then came the big moment: CERTIFICATION!
Our girls stepped forward, not just as participants, but as confident leaders, advocates, and change-makers ready to transform their communities.
And we didn’t stop there…The launch of the G2G Alumni Network marks the beginning of a stronger, connected sisterhood where mentorship, leadership, and impact will continue to grow across Sierra Leone

As the event closed with heartfelt gratitude from a beneficiary, one message stood clear:
This is more than a program. This is a movement.
✨ The future is bold. The future is female. And the future is NOW.