Sisters Place Opens Its Doors in Bong County, Liberia

On December 5, 2025, esteemed dignitaries, local residents, partners, and friends of the GPFA community gathered in Bong County, Liberia, to witness a long-awaited milestone. More than 200 people came together to celebrate the soft opening of Sisters Place—a safe, self-sustaining space where adolescent girls can discover their full potential and grow into confident, productive citizens.

For many in attendance, this moment represented far more than the opening of a building. It was the fulfillment of a promise.

Sisters Place was created as a welcoming environment where women and girls can find support, opportunity, and connection. In a country where women have long carried the weight of family, community, and nation—often without adequate protection or resources—Sisters Place stands as a powerful declaration that their lives, voices, and futures matter.

As the ribbon was cut, applause echoed through the crowd. Inside, the walls told stories of resilience and possibility. The center will host training, educational sessions, economic empowerment activities, and trauma-informed support for girls on their learning journeys. It is a place where girls can speak freely, heal, and grow together.

The celebration was enriched by the presence and support of distinguished guests, including Liberia’s first woman president, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, as well as donors, clergy, community leaders, local residents, and many GPFA partners. Speakers reflected on the journey that led to this moment, emphasizing a shared belief that sustainable change must be rooted in and led by the community itself.

As the ceremony came to a close, guests lingered for talking, a delicious meal and imagining what this space will mean for girls and their communities. Sisters Place opened its doors not just as a center, but as a symbol of solidarity, safety, and hope.

We are grateful for Your partnership in helping make this possible.

“Feminist organizing for peace is at its most effective when it is a grassroots effort led by local women.”- Leymah Gbowee