About Us
The Women NGOs Secretariat of Liberia
A just and equitable society where the human rights and dignity of women and girls are promoted, respected and gender equality achieved.
Who We Are
A network built for collective impact
Founded in 1998, the Women NGOs Secretariat of Liberia (WONGOSOL) serves as a central body for women-led organizations in Liberia. As a non-governmental organization, WONGOSOL has a diverse membership that includes Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs), and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), all of which operate in various sectors and thematic areas throughout the country.
The organization is dedicated to empowering women, ending violence against women and girls, advocating for their inclusion and representation, building capacity — especially in rural communities — and ensuring access to justice for women and youth.
Our Vision
A just and equitable society where the human rights and dignity of women and girls are promoted, respected, and where gender equality is achieved.
Our Mission
Committed to empowering women and girls, strengthening network members and promoting the freedom and human rights of women and girls and other marginalized groups.
Our Approach
How we make a difference
WONGOSOL advocates for gender-sensitive laws and policies at the national level, engaging with the National Legislature, the Executive, and Judiciary branches of the Liberian government.
Our advocacy is rooted in the issues identified by our network members, who work directly within communities to address the challenges faced by women and children. We lobby for the design and implementation of gender-sensitive plans, reforms, programs, and policies that contribute to peacebuilding, national recovery, and development.
What we offer
- Capacity building for women and girls
- Opportunities for women's economic empowerment
- Safe spaces for women, girls and other marginalized groups
- Strengthened advocacy for reforms and gender-sensitive laws
- Promoting women's political participation
- Empowering individuals and organizations at grassroots and national levels
- Advancing education for sexual and reproductive health and rights
Our Core Values
What we stand for
Transparency
Unless confidentiality is required, we ensure stakeholders and the communities we serve are fully aware of our actions, management and financial situation.
Accountability
We are accessible and openly accountable, so people know our responsibilities and can ask for explanations and give feedback.
Integrity
We conduct our work with honesty and trustworthiness, upholding ethical principles — doing the right thing even when no one is watching.
Equal Opportunity
We treat individuals fairly and equally, without discrimination on any grounds, while remaining responsive to specific needs.
Mutual Respect
Every partner, member, stakeholder and staff member is valued for who they are and what they bring, celebrating diversity.
Democracy
We uphold democratic principles, ensuring the participation and inclusion of women, girls and marginalized groups in decision-making.
Empowerment
We promote self-determination so women and girls become stronger and more confident in controlling their lives and claiming their rights.
Our Team
The people behind WONGOSOL
Meet our Board of Directors and the secretariat staff coordinating the network's work across Liberia.
Our Partners
Who we work with
