SD Cooper Road after Gonet Academy, Paynesville City, Liberia
SD Cooper Road after Gonet Academy, Paynesville City, Liberia
Paramount Young Women Initiative (PAYOWI) is a women-led advocacy and empowerment organization established in 2005 by a group of college graduates who envisioned a Liberia where girls and women have equal opportunities to succeed, lead, and contribute meaningfully to society. For more than two decades, PAYOWI has worked tirelessly to promote the social, educational, political, and economic advancement of adolescent girls and young women. Through community engagement, advocacy campaigns, mentorship, and educational support programs, the organization continues to create safe spaces where girls can grow, learn, and discover their full potential. At PAYOWI, we believe that empowering girls is not just about providing opportunities — it is about restoring confidence, amplifying voices, breaking harmful barriers, and inspiring the next generation of women leaders.
PAYOWI exists to ensure that adolescent girls and young women are given equal opportunities to access education, remain safe, lead healthy lives, live free from violence and discrimination, and become empowered leaders capable of making informed decisions for themselves and their communities.
We envision a future where all Liberian women and girls are treated equally and empowered socially, politically, economically, educationally, and culturally to become active contributors to national development.
We believe every adolescent girl and young woman, regardless of background, location, disability, or social status, deserves equal opportunities and access to resources.
We promote agency, confidence, and leadership among girls and young women to enable them to make informed decisions about their lives.
We uphold transparency, integrity, and responsible stewardship in all our programs, partnerships, and use of resources.
We respect the rights, voices, and lived experiences of girls and young women and promote a safe, supportive environment.
We work closely with communities, government, civil society, and the private sector to maximize impact and sustainability.
We embrace adaptive, evidence-informed approaches and continuously learn to improve our effectiveness.
We believe that lasting change begins with people who willingly give their time, skills, and compassion to serve others, strengthening communities and creating opportunities for every girl and young woman to thrive.
A passionate feminist, youth leader, and SRHR advocate with over eight years of experience in gender, education, health, and youth development. Hawa leads transformative programs focused on women’s empowerment, safe spaces, mentorship, and advocacy.
Committed to ensuring accountability, transparency, and responsible financial management that supports PAYOWI’s mission and impact.
A dedicated Research Analyst and Human Resource professional passionate about youth development, mentorship, workforce development, and SRHR awareness.
A youth mentor and development practitioner focused on mentoring girls, coordinating programs, and creating empowering educational spaces across multiple counties.
A Mass Communication professional and advocate passionate about educating girls and amplifying women’s voices through communication, leadership, and media engagement.
Whether you choose to volunteer your time, partner with our mission, or support our programs, you become part of a growing movement that is empowering girls, amplifying young women’s voices, and creating lasting change in communities across Liberia—one life, one opportunity, and one future at a time.