Turning male engagement into lasting gender equality
HEFOSEL delivers integrated programming that combines economic empowerment, mentorship, 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 on women's land rights and local resource sustainability.
- VSLA groups across 7 counties
- Land rights advocacy with traditional leaders
- Economic independence for women and girls
Male Mentorship & Engagement
Mobilizing men and boys as allies to end violence, eradicate FGM and harmful practices. School‑based boys' clubs, community men's networks, and engagement with labor unions.
- Positive masculinity and non‑violence training
- Fatherhood and mental health support
- Workplace protection for women
Awareness, SRHR & Advocacy
Rights‑based education on SRHR, menstrual hygiene, and harmful practices. Strategic advocacy for an Anti‑FGM law and SGBV accountability.
- Menstrual hygiene management breaking taboos
- Inter‑generational dialogues
- Media campaigns and policy engagement
Safeguarding, learning & inclusion
All HEFOSEL programs are guided by clear safeguarding principles and a commitment to learning and inclusion.
- Zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment
- Deliberate inclusion of women, youth and persons with disabilities
- Routine documentation, reflection and adaptation
How we work with partners
HEFOSEL is open to co‑designing projects and pilots. We bring:
- Deep contextual knowledge of Liberian communities
- Experience managing grants and sub‑grants
- Access to a broad network of community leaders and coalitions
Contact us to explore joint programming.
Practical, grounded engagement
Interactive, respectful sessions rooted in the lived realities of participants – from classrooms to village palava huts.