Evidence of change in communities, systems and lives
From village palava huts to national policy spaces, HEFOSEL’s work is contributing to measurable shifts in knowledge, attitudes, behavior and accountability around gender equality and human rights in Liberia.
Transforming Men & Boys
Over 5,500 men and boys across seven counties have been mentored on positive masculinity, gender equality and non‑violence. Participants are now leading peer education, reporting cases of abuse and actively supporting women's leadership.
Empowering Women & Girls – VSLA & SRHR
2,300+ women and girls reached through VSLA, SRHR and rights education. The culture of silence around menstrual health has been broken, contributing to girls' retention in school and improved economic resilience to reduce intimate partner violence.
Strengthening Justice & Accountability
Working with the Ministries of Gender and Justice, traditional leaders and media, HEFOSEL has helped document and follow up on dozens of cases of SGBV, harmful practices and domestic violence—supporting survivors and pushing for accountability.
Selected achievements
Recent results from HEFOSEL’s programming and partnerships.
| Year | Result Area | Key Achievements |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Male engagement & mentorship | Reached 3,000 men and boys and 1,000 women and girls in 7 counties with education on positive masculinity, SRHR and women political participation. |
| 2023 | FGM & harmful practices | Partnered with traditional authorities, media and CSOs to support the national ban on FGM; sustained momentum for an Anti‑FGM law. |
| 2023 | International Men’s Day | Organized Liberia's International Men’s Day under “Zero Male Suicide” to spotlight male mental health, in partnership with RFSU and media. |
| 2024 | Labor union engagement | Trained over 30 industrial labor union leaders on positive masculinity, gender equality and workplace protection, with Solidarity Center. |
| 2024 | Inter‑generational dialogue | Facilitated community dialogues with 125+ participants in Margibi and Montserrado on non‑violence and gender equality. |
| 2024 | Traditional leaders & FGM | Conducted joint monitoring with West Point Women for Development, supporting alternative livelihoods for traditional practitioners. |
Change you can see and feel
HEFOSEL's impact is visible in the way men speak about women, the confidence of adolescent girls, and the willingness of traditional and religious leaders to publicly condemn harmful practices.
