Supporting

Girls' Education

and Peace

We have an opportunity to stand shoulder to shoulder with young women and men working together for a more peace and justice filled world. Together we can raise the next generation of peacebuilders, advocates and community leaders in Liberia and beyond.

About Us
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"When women gather,
great things will
happen."
Leymah Gbowee
Founder, Gbowee Foundation

Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa USA (GPFA-USA), based in New York City, works side by side with its sister organization in Monrovia, Liberia, to increase access to education and leadership opportunities for women and youth. GPFA-USA brings broader attention to the transformative work happening across Liberia and the African continent—galvanizing the African diaspora and global allies to invest in lasting change.

What We Do

Announcements
and News

Roots & Resilience: Celebrating 15 Years of Impact and a Legacy of Peace

On September 21, 2026, the Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa-USA hosted Roots & Resilience: 15 Years of Impact and the Next Generation of Leaders in New York City, celebrating 15 years of impact and honoring the legacy of Nobel Peace Laureate Leymah Gbowee. The event was held at Sixth Floor Loft, bringing together supporters, leaders, and…
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PeaceJam Returns to the U.S. with GPFA-USA in New York City

On September 23, GPFA-USA proudly partnered with PeaceJam to bring its peace education programming back to the United States for the first time since 2021! The event was held at Information Technology High School in Queens, New York and it brought together more than 100 students in grades 9-12. The event engaged students in interactive…
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Leymah Gbowee Joins Global Citizen’s “No Child on the Sidelines” Campaign

The Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa-USA is proud to announce our support of Global Citizen’s “No Child on the Sidelines” Campaign! Nobel Peace Laureate Leymah Gbowee will be joining fellow changemakers and leaders to support a greater global investment in children’s education. Leymah Gnowee has also joined changemakers as a signatory to support the campaign. With…
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Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa was founded by Nobel Peace Laureate Leymah Gbowee to help girls in Liberia live peacefully, reconcile, and thrive.

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