LEWAF Programs
Our Four Program Areas
Lasting change for women requires addressing multiple interlocking challenges simultaneously — economic, legal, health, and social.
Gender Equity
Challenging the attitudes, beliefs, and practices that perpetuate gender inequality in Sierra Leone. Through the MenCare Program, school-based initiatives, and traditional leader engagement, we work to reshape norms at every level of society.
Key Activities
- MenCare Program for husbands/fathers
- School-based gender education
- Community sensitization with traditional leaders
- Women's rights awareness campaigns
Women's Economic & Social Empowerment
Building financial independence for women through community savings groups, business skills training, and targeted financial support — because economic power is the foundation of safety and agency.
Key Activities
- Community Women's Savings & Loaning Associations (CWSLA)
- Business Development Skills Training
- Finance Booster Scheme
- Spouse Discussion Group Sessions
Sexual Reproductive Health & Rights
Empowering women and girls with knowledge about their sexual and reproductive health — through education, advocacy, and community sensitization that respects their rights and supports informed choices.
Key Activities
- Reproductive health education
- Advocacy for family health
- Community sensitization sessions
- Youth and adolescent programs
Access to Justice & Legal Empowerment
Training community paralegals, educating women on their legal rights, and building a network of community justice advocates who bring legal empowerment directly to the most remote communities.
Key Activities
- Community Paralegal Services
- Legal education for women
- 20 Community-Based Justice Advocates (CBJAs)
- Policy advocacy