Janet Sonkaarly from Marley Town proudly displays her signed grant agreement form, filled with hope and determination to expand her goat-rearing business and secure a brighter future for her family.
Organized by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP) in collaboration with
Plan International Liberia, DCI, and medica Liberia, with technical support from Raising Voices, the
training aimed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and momentum of 40 key facilitators (26 females
and 14 Males), partners, and stakeholders for the effective implementation of the Start Phase of the
Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP).
Organized by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP) in collaboration with
Plan International Liberia, DCI, and medica Liberia, with technical support from Raising Voices, the
training aimed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and momentum of 40 key facilitators (26 females
and 14 Males), partners, and stakeholders for the effective implementation of the Start Phase of the
Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP).
In Liberia, many women face enormous challenges in securing sustainable livelihoods. Limited access to finance, inadequate technical skills, and heavy household responsibilities often prevent women from expanding their small enterprises
The Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP) is a flagship initiative of the Government of Liberia, implemented through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MOGCSP) with funding from the World Bank.
