Who We Are

He For She Crusaders Liberia (HEFOSEL)

HEFOSEL is a national, male‑led, non‑governmental, non‑political and non‑profit organization established in November 2017 and accredited by the Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in July 2018. We exist to mobilize men and boys as allies for women's and girls' rights, end FGM and harmful practices, and promote justice and dignity for all.

Our Vision

A Liberia free from marginalization, harmful practices and all forms of violence, where women, girls and marginalized groups enjoy their human rights to life, justice, political participation & representation and dignity.

Our Mission

To mentor men and boys into positive masculinity, promote gender equality and social justice, provide capacity skills for women and girls in Village Savings and Loan to end violence and advocate for the eradication of harmful practices—including FGM and child marriage—so that women and girls can live and lead free from violence and discrimination.

Core Values

Transparency and honesty
Equality and shared responsibility
Respect for human dignity and the rule of law
Accountability to communities and partners

Motto

“Yes to Human Rights, No to Discrimination.”

Where We Work

HEFOSEL operates through county chapters coordinated by local leaders and volunteers in:

Lofa
Nimba
Bong
Grand Gedeh
Grand Cape Mount
Margibi
Montserrado

Across these counties we work with men and boys, women's groups, traditional leaders, youth networks, schools, workplaces and faith institutions to shift social norms and strengthen accountability.

Leadership

Founder & National Coordinator

Tamba Forkpah Jedidiah Johnson

Founder & National Coordinator, HEFOSEL

Tamba is a Liberian educator, human rights defender and gender advocate with more than 25 years of experience in teaching, civic leadership and movement‑building.

Former Chair of the Civil Society National Reference Group (CS‑NRG) and Co‑Chair of the EU–UN Spotlight Initiative Steering Committee in Liberia.
Lead civil society representative monitoring more than USD 30 million in Spotlight programming across five counties.
Mentor and trainer on positive masculinity with over 5,000 men and boys reached.
Advocate for MenEngage Africa on FGM, harmful practices and male engagement.

Tamba holds a Master of Philosophy in Education (Administration and Supervision) and advanced certificates in human rights, gender, advocacy and peacebuilding.

Governance

Board & Management

HEFOSEL is governed by a five‑member Board of Advisors, which serves as the highest decision‑making body. The National Coordinator acts as Secretary to the Board and leads the national secretariat.

Board Chair – Mr. Peter Musu Collins
Board Members – senior leaders from law, civil society and academia
National Secretariat – Administration & Finance, Programs & Projects, Monitoring & Evaluation, and County Coordinators

HEFOSEL is accredited by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection and contributes directly to SDG 4, SDG 5 and Liberia’s Pro‑Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development (PAPD).

Board of Directors