Born from the Ashes of War, Built for women advancement and Lasting Peace
Women of Liberia Peace Network was founded by women who lived through Liberia's civil wars and refused to let their daughters inherit the same suffering.
Why We Exist
Liberia endured two devastating civil wars between 1989 and 2003. Women bore the heaviest burden as survivors of violence, as caregivers for shattered families, and as the invisible architects of community survival. Yet when peace came, women were largely excluded from the formal processes that would shape Liberia's future.
Women of Liberia Peace Network was established to change that. We believe that sustainable peace is impossible without gender equality, an end to violence against women and girls; that when women are empowered to lead and build, entire communities transform. Our work is rooted in Liberia, but our vision is global: a world where every woman's rights are protected, her voice is heard, and her potential is fully realized.
Established
Founded 2003
Headquarters
Monrovia, Liberia
Serving women across Liberia for over 15 years from grassroots communities to national policy forums.
Mission, Vision & Values
Mission
WOLPNET's mission is to promote women's human rights, gender equality, peace, the socio-economic and political empowerment of women and girls.
Vision
WOLPNET envisions a society free from violence and discrimination, where women and girls enjoy equal rights, live with dignity, and can realize their full potential.
Our Values
WOLPNET's work is grounded in the following values and beliefs, which guide its leadership, partnerships, programs, and engagement with women, girls, communities, and stakeholders.
Justice
We pursue fairness and equity for all women and girls, challenging systems and structures that perpetuate inequality and harm.
Human Rights
We uphold the inherent rights of every woman and girl, civil, political, economic, social, and cultural as universal and non-negotiable.
Peaceful Coexistence
We believe lasting peace is built through dialogue, mutual respect, and the active inclusion of women in all peacebuilding processes.
Compassion
We lead with empathy and care, centering the lived experiences of the women and communities we serve in everything we do.
Accountability & Transparency
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of responsible stewardship and honest reporting, operating with openness in our governance, finances, and communications with all stakeholders.
Equality
We are committed to a world where every woman and girl has equal opportunity, equal voice, and equal standing in society.
Alliance Building
We forge and deepen coalitions across communities, sectors, and borders, because collective action multiplies impact.
Our Leadership
WOLPNET is guided by founding vision and driven by operational excellence, a leadership structure that unites board-level authority with on-the-ground delivery, keeping the organization accountable, visible, and impactful.
Co-Founder · Ex-Officio Board Member
Chief Executive Officer
The vision bearer and founding voice of WOLPNET, holding the highest level of institutional authority as Co-Founder and Ex-Officio Board Member. Safeguards the organization's mission and identity, provides strategic guidance to the operational office, and ensures WOLPNET remains credible and impactful in the eyes of partners, donors, Liberia, wider society and the communities it serves.
Executive Director
Leads the operational office with day-to-day accountability for organizational performance, financial stewardship, and mission delivery. Manages senior staff and represents WOLPNET with international donors, government bodies, and UN agencies — championing the organization's advocacy agenda across Liberia, Africa and globally.
Director of Programs
Oversees the development of grant proposals, planning, implementation, reporting, and evaluation of all WOLPNET projects. Leads field operations and drives evidence-based learning to continuously strengthen impact in project activities, lives of direct beneficiaries and beneficiary communities.
Director of Partnerships & Administration
Leads resource mobilization and manages relationships with international foundations, bilateral donors, and civil society networks, building the coalitions that sustain WOLPNET's work on the ground. Also oversees organizational administration, including staff oversight, recruitment, human resources, and procurement, ensuring the operational infrastructure supports effective program delivery.
Director of Finance
Maintains the financial integrity of WOLPNET. Oversees budgeting, financial reporting, audit compliance, and internal controls in accordance with donor requirements and nonprofit governance standards, ensuring resources are managed responsibly and transparently.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors provides the highest level of governance, fiduciary oversight, and strategic accountability ensuring WOLPNET remains true to its founding mission, operates with integrity, and is built for long-term impact.
Board Chairperson
Presides over the Board and provides overall governance leadership for WOLPNET. Acts as the primary liaison between the Board and the Chief Executive Officer, leading the organization's highest institutional decision-making with integrity and strategic clarity.
Vice Chairperson
Supports the Chairperson across all governance functions and assumes full board leadership in their absence. Leads special committees and plays a key role in board development and organizational oversight.
Board Secretary
Maintains the official records of the Board minutes, resolutions, and governance documents. Ensures legal and regulatory compliance and serves as the institutional memory and guardian of organizational transparency.
Board Treasurer
Provides financial oversight on behalf of the Board, reviewing budgets, financial statements, and audit reports. Works closely with the Director of Finance & Administration to safeguard WOLPNET's financial health and long-term sustainability.
Board Member at Large
Brings independent expertise, community perspective, and cross-sector insight to Board deliberations. Strengthens governance by ensuring the Board reflects the breadth of communities WOLPNET serves and amplifies the organization's mission across professional and civic networks.
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