Supporting

Girls' Education

and Peace

We have an opportunity to stand shoulder to shoulder with young women and men working together for a more peace and justice filled world. Together we can raise the next generation of peacebuilders, advocates and community leaders in Liberia and beyond.

About Us
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"When women gather,
great things will
happen."
Leymah Gbowee
Founder, Gbowee Foundation

Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa USA (GPFA-USA), based in New York City, works side by side with its sister organization in Monrovia, Liberia, to increase access to education and leadership opportunities for women and youth. GPFA-USA brings broader attention to the transformative work happening across Liberia and the African continent—galvanizing the African diaspora and global allies to invest in lasting change.

What We Do

Announcements
and News

Gloria Steinem and Leymah Gbowee in Conversation at 92NY

Monday, February 2nd at 7:30pm ET We’re honored to share that Leymah Gbowee, Founder of Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa-USA and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, will join legendary feminist organizer Gloria Steinem for a special conversation at the 92nd Street Y in New York City. In dialogue with writer and activist Amy Richards, Steinem and Gbowee…
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Sisters Place Opens Its Doors in Bong County, Liberia

On December 5, 2025, esteemed dignitaries, local residents, partners, and friends of the GPFA community gathered in Bong County, Liberia, to witness a long-awaited milestone. More than 200 people came together to celebrate the soft opening of Sisters Place—a safe, self-sustaining space where adolescent girls can discover their full potential and grow into confident, productive…
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Given a Fighting Chance

Hi, I am Veronica J. Tugbeh from Grand Kru county, born on July 18, 2004. I endured a nine month hospital stay due to a serious medical condition and a life threatening battle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. It was a time where I faced life and a time of unbearable pain and fear, as well…
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Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa was founded by Nobel Peace Laureate Leymah Gbowee to help girls in Liberia live peacefully, reconcile, and thrive.

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