Mobilizing men and boys as allies to end violence, FGM and harmful practices.
He For She Crusaders Liberia (HEFOSEL) was established in November 2017 and accredited by the Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2018 as a non‑profit organization. We mentor men and boys in Positive Masculinity, stand up for social justice for women, girls and marginalized groups, and work with traditional leaders, youth groups, and national government to advance gender equality and human rights.
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HEFOSEL has an incredible track record in Liberia and Africa. We have worked with UN Women to train vulnerable women in Village Savings and Loan (VSLA) – making women self‑reliant. We mentor men and boys who now campaign for social change and call for transparency and accountability at local and national levels. Together with FORUMCIV, we broke the stigma and stereotypes that kept girls and women from school during menstruation. The silence on menstrual taboo was broken in Liberia – men and boys are now active supporters of women and girls during their menstrual cycle. We bring together national‑level experience and deep community presence, helping donors and partners translate policy commitments on FGM, SGBV and women's rights into visible, accountable change on the ground.
Proven leadership & governance
Founded and led by an educator and human rights defender with 25+ years of experience and service on national, regional and global platforms, including the EU–UN Spotlight Initiative and MenEngage Africa.
County‑level reach & legitimacy
Seven county chapters, each led by local coordinators who work with community leaders, youth, faith institutions and traditional structures to ensure interventions are trusted and context‑sensitive.
Strong track record with donors
Technical oversight of projects exceeding USD 30 million under the Spotlight Initiative, and direct management of HEFOSEL projects funded by UN Women, ForumCiv, Solidarity Center and others.
Turning male engagement into sustainable gender equality
Our programming is organized under three mutually reinforcing pillars that combine economic empowerment, behavior change, rights education and systems‑level advocacy.
Village Savings & Loan (VSLA) & Economic Resilience
Training vulnerable women and girls in VSLA skills to build economic resilience and reduce intimate partner violence. Training community leaders and members in economic reliance and local resource sustainability, including women's rights to land for agriculture.
- VSLA groups for women and girls in 7 counties
- Land rights awareness and advocacy with traditional leaders
- Skills development for economic independence
Male Mentorship & Engagement
Mobilizing men and boys as allies to end violence in homes and workplaces, eradicate FGM and harmful practices through policy change. Structured mentorship in schools, communities, workplaces and faith spaces, focusing on positive masculinity, mental health, fatherhood and non‑violence.
- School‑based boys' clubs and peer‑education groups
- Community men's networks in seven counties
- Engagement with labor unions, transport unions and informal sector actors
Awareness, SRHR & Advocacy
Rights‑based education for adolescents, women's groups, community leaders and service providers on SRHR, harmful practices and women's participation. Strategic advocacy with government, traditional authorities and media to end FGM and strengthen SGBV accountability.
- SRHR and menstrual hygiene management for girls and boys
- Inter‑generational dialogues on culture, beliefs and non‑violence
- Evidence‑informed advocacy for an Anti‑FGM law and full enforcement of national bans
Join a proven movement for change
HEFOSEL offers donors, foundations, and mission-aligned organizations a trusted, field‑tested platform to invest in gender equality, male engagement, and the elimination of harmful practices. We combine national policy influence with grassroots reach across seven counties.
- Transparent financial and narrative reporting
- Decentralized coordination through county chapters
- Direct access to traditional leaders and community structures
A national footprint, rooted locally
HEFOSEL works through county chapters in Lofa, Nimba, Bong, Grand Gedeh, Grand Cape Mount, Margibi and Montserrado. Each chapter is coordinated by local leaders who understand community realities and liaise with county authorities.
A reliable vehicle for investment
HEFOSEL provides donors and partners with a trusted platform to design, test and scale male‑engagement and anti‑FGM interventions that are accountable to communities and aligned with national frameworks.
- Documented governance and financial management systems
- Experience as civil society lead in large, multi‑partner programs
- Detailed annual narrative reports and activity documentation