29/05/2026
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Celebrating 8 Years of Impact: The Gial Pekin Dem Foundation Story
Eight years ago, a spark of resilience turned into a movement. Today, we are incredibly proud to celebrate the 8th Anniversary of the Gial Pekin Dem Foundation!
What started as a response to deep-rooted injustices has blossomed into a sanctuary of hope, education, and empowerment for girls across Sierra Leone.
Our Origin: From Personal Resilience to Collective Action
Our foundation’s journey is deeply personal. It was inspired by a survivor our founder who overcame various abuses, including forced Female Ge***al Mutilation (FGM). Growing up in a rural community where girls were treated as subordinate to boys, she was fortunate to have a family that fiercely valued education and supported her to the peak of her academia.
Later, as a young teacher, she witnessed the same systemic barriers holding other girls back. The turning point came during a public exam:
A young girl got her first period right before sitting for her test. Lacking menstrual pads, teachers were about to send her home effectively putting her future on hold. Our founder intervened, bought the necessary sanitary pads, and saved her exam day.
When this story was shared online, a wave of global encouragement followed. That collective push led to our official registration in 2018 as a community-based organization.
8 Years of Impact: What We Have Achieved Together
Operating proudly as a volunteer-based organization, we have weathered storms and celebrated monumental victories without ever closing our doors to the girls who need us. Over the last 8 years, we have:
Protected & Rescued: Saved and supported survivors and girls at risk of Gender-Based Violence (GBV).
Funded Justice: Paid legal and logistical costs to ensure victims of sexual abuse could pursue justice.
Championed Education: Provided continuous educational support and mentorship for young girls.
Advocated for Reform: Stood on the frontlines advocating for legal reforms to criminalize harmful practices like FGM.
Built Leaders: Mentored youth who are now actively leading change in various professional and social spaces.
Supported Families: Provided essential aid to vulnerable families within our communities.
Much of this advocacy rigor was sharpened through our founder’s journey as a member of Amnesty International Sierra Leone, where she was mentored and gained vital professional development in human rights advocacy.
The Next Chapter: Realigned & Stronger
We have returned with renewed strength and a sharper vision. As we look to the future, the Gial Pekin Dem Foundation has realigned its programs to focus on:
A Social Change Movement: Driving systemic progress across Gender & Climate Justice, Governance, Empowerment, Equality, and Development.
Rural Community Support: Deepening our reach to uplift those in greatest need across rural Sierra Leone.
Thank you to every volunteer, donor, partner, and cheerleader who has walked this 8-year journey with us. We are just getting started! 💪
📞 Connect With Us / Support Our Work
Want to partner with us, volunteer, or support our next phase of growth? Reach out today:
Phone: +232 74 546 758 | +232 80 324 323 | +232 78 240 717
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]