About
Women in Liberation & Leadership’s expertise is in Gender Justice. WILL works to empower Gambian women and girls, address violence against them, and protect their sexual and reproductive health.
We do this in partnership with the government, professionals, civil society, NGOs and businesses.
The landscape for women and girls in The Gambia remains extremely challenging.
Despite legislation in recent years, the numbers tell a different story.
76% of women undergo female genital mutilation
30% of girls marry before the age of 18
18% of women aged 15-19 become pregnant
40% of women think domestic abuse is acceptable
60% of women are illiterate
71% of post-primary education enrolments are male
Maternal mortality rates are high at 433/ 100,000
9% of married women have access to contraceptives
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Delivering Impact
WILL creates sustainable projects which are community-led. True impact is only achieved when communities are empowered to continue our work.
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Building Partnerships
WILL generates meaningful solutions by collaborating with local stakeholders and international organisations across The Gambia.
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Accountability
Our staff and programme teams strive for integrity, accountability and transparency in our work. We hold ourselves to high standards.
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Invest In The Future
We empower women and girls to demand equal rights and protection, in order to bring about long-term sustainable change within The Gambia.
WILL is dedicated to using evidence-based solutions that are rooted in communities, to improve the lives of women and girls in The Gambia. Our approach is flexible, responsive and tailored to their needs.
Our Values
Equality
Integrity
Confidentiality
Professionalism
Our Objectives
To raise awareness of the frequent occurrence of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)
To strengthen Psychosocial Wellbeing and Integration Programmes for women, girls and victims of SGBV
To sensitise professionals in how to provide gender sensitive support to victims
Our work focuses on four Key Goals
To empower, promote and protect the rights of Gambian women and girls
To be a catalyst in driving social change
To build sustainable systems that improve and protect the lives of women and girls in the Gambia
To promote the participation of women in politics and leadership
