July 2023
Project Launch
Official start of the Liberia Women Empowerment Project, funded by the World Bank and implemented by Plan International Liberia and partners.
The Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP) is a bold national effort to improve the lives of women and girls across Liberia by addressing deep-rooted gender inequality, poverty, and exclusion.
We are led by the Government of Liberia, funded by the World Bank, and implemented through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MOGCSP), with technical leadership from Plan International Liberia and a network of trusted partners.
We work at the intersection of gender justice, economic empowerment, education access, and community resilience—ensuring that no woman or girl is left behind. Our work is guided by values of equity, accountability, participation, and integrity.
LWEP is more than a project. It is a commitment to transforming systems, challenging harmful norms, and creating pathways for women and girls to thrive—not just survive.
A Liberia where all women and girls are empowered to reach their full potential, free from discrimination and inequality.
To empower Liberian women and girls through inclusive, community-driven, and sustainable development initiatives that enhance their economic resilience, promote gender equality, strengthen institutions, and improve access to quality services and opportunities.
LWEP’s Theory of Change centers on the belief that sustainable empowerment is achieved when women and girls are equipped with knowledge, resources, voice, and safe spaces to actively participate in society. Our approach addresses root causes of gender inequality, while building resilience, accountability, and institutional capacity at local and national levels.
We ensure the meaningful participation of all women and girls, including the most marginalized, in every aspect of the project.
We challenge gender norms and promote fair treatment, rights, and opportunities regardless of gender or background.
We are answerable to the communities we serve, our partners, and donors through transparent actions and responsible use of resources.
We support women and girls to make informed decisions, exercise agency, and lead change in their communities.
We value community ownership and actively engage beneficiaries in designing, implementing, and evaluating project activities.
We uphold ethical standards, honesty, and professionalism in all aspects of our work
We promote sustainable solutions that help women and communities adapt, recover, and thrive amid social, economic, and environmental shocks.
We foster strong partnerships among government, civil society, private sector, and communities to drive collective impact.
To improve social and livelihood services for women and girls in targeted communities, foster positive social norms, and strengthen the government’s capacity to advance women and girls’ empowerment through a ‘whole community’ approach targeting multiple actors and levels.
We envision a Liberia where women and girls are empowered to lead, succeed, and live free from violence and inequality.
Official start of the Liberia Women Empowerment Project, funded by the World Bank and implemented by Plan International Liberia and partners.
County-level awareness campaigns and community entry sessions held across all 15 counties to introduce LWEP and engage local leaders.
Livelihood grant design finalized; safeguarding systems and GRM framework initiated; education and GBV components mapped.
Initial data collection completed across all components to establish project baselines and targeting priorities.
Over 600 women-led groups and individuals received startup support and training under Component 3.
KoBoToolbox-based digital data collection tools launched for real-time monitoring and reporting.
Community-based grievance redress committees (GRCs) trained and operational across project counties.
Interim helpdesk platform (osTicket) deployed to handle safeguarding and feedback cases pending IVR system setup.
School readiness assessments and scholarship disbursements for vulnerable girls in target counties.
Institutional oversight mechanism created to guide MIS and M&E systems across all components.
Performance-based release of second tranche livelihood grants for eligible beneficiaries based on compliance monitoring.
National capacity-building initiative conducted to strengthen digital literacy and MIS rollout across partners.
Program review held to assess year-one progress, adjust workplans, and align on strategic priorities for Year 2.
