Women's Empowerment Initiative Update
Women's Empowerment Initiative Update Most women in Liberia have a lot of work on their plate, in addition to the work of managing their households. And to be clear, this is work , often unpaid and unacknowledged — gathering firewood, fetching water, cooking, hand washing clothes, and taking care of family members. Household work can be a huge burden that limits a woman’s ability to take on paid employment or broaden her skills through training and education. One of SPI’s long-term partners in Liberia, REAP (Restoration of Education Advancement Programs), understands the vital importance of women’s work in their communities — both paid and unpaid. REAP’s Women’s Empowerment Program supports women who are taking charge of their own economic advancement through gardening and education, while also accomplishing their daily household work and familial responsibilities. This program provides women and their children with a supportive space where they can learn, grow a livel
