Formidable Initiatives for Women and Girls (FIWG) is a women-led, local, voluntary nonprofit organization legally registered in May 2018. FIWG is dedicated to advancing the rights of adolescent girls, youth, and women by providing opportunities to help them thrive and reach their full potential as leaders in their communities through holistic education, healthcare, and economic empowerment programs.
FIWG seeks to address gender inequality, social injustice, and human rights violations. The organization was inspired by the United Nations 20 year review of the Beijing Platform for Action, held during the Commission’s 59th session in 2015, and the Every Woman, Every Child Global Strategy for Women’s, Children’s, and Adolescents’ Health.
Recognizing the urgent need to advance the rights of women and girls, FIWG is fully committed to advocacy, empowerment, and leadership development. The organization promotes health, education, confidence, and national participation, helping young women and girls rise above challenges and build brighter futures.
FIWG contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goals 3, 4, and 5. It is an emerging organization with a strong niche in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) information and service delivery.
The organization works primarily in underserved slums and rural communities of Liberia, where interventions are limited and where issues affecting girls and young women are most prevalent. FIWG reaches adolescent girls and young women in schools through gender equality clubs and at community levels through mentorship programs. These initiatives teach leadership, confidence building, entrepreneurship, and reproductive health while encouraging girls to stay in school and stay focused on their dreams.
We envision a world where girls and youth can grow up to be healthy, socially and economically empowered women and leaders in their communities.
We are committed to empowerment built on integrity, accountability, teamwork, and inclusiveness. Gender equality is central to our governance and programs. We believe that accountability is key not only to ensuring access for all but also to achieving our mission and advancing our cause.
· Gender Equality and Empowerment
· Health and Wellbeing
· Education and Skills Development
· Peacebuilding and Social Justice
We welcome collaborations with donors, organizations, and individuals who share our passion for gender equality, youth empowerment, and sustainable development.
📩 Email: fiwgliberia@gmail.com
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