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.
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 Mass Communication professional and advocate passionate about educating girls and amplifying women’s voices through communication, leadership, and media engagement.
A youth mentor and development practitioner focused on mentoring girls, coordinating programs, and creating empowering educational spaces across multiple counties.
A dedicated advocate committed to promoting women’s participation, youth empowerment, and community 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.