Female Journalists Association of Liberia Signs $60,000 EUROs To Implement EU PEACEGEN Project
May 25, 2026
Monrovia: The Female Journalists Association of Liberia has signed a $60,000EUROs Subgrant to Implement the 3years European Union Liberia funded PEACEGENProject across 5 counties in Liberia.
The counties are Bong, Bomi, Montserrado, Nimba and Sinoe directly impacting women journalists operating within those areas.
The initiative comes at the time Liberia is making progress towards transitional justice and accountability for peace through the submission of the bill for the establishment of War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia.
The signing ceremony at the famous WIPNET Peace Hut carries deep symbolic importance. The Peace Hut stands as a reminder of the courage and resilience of Liberian women who mobilized for peace during the civil crisis and continues to serve as a beacon of hope, healing, and collective action for future generations.
The atmosphere was filled with excitement and celebration as FeJAL President Madam Diasay signed the agreement with a broad smile, describing the achievement as a major victory for the organization and women journalists nationwide
FeJAL believes the partnership with KtK and the European Union demonstrates renewed confidence in local women-led organizations and the important role community media and civil society continue to play in preserving Liberia’s hard-earned peace.
According to FeJAL, the subgrant, will drive the broader media capacity development and mirror community peace champions in telling the stories of peace.
FeJAL president lauded Kvinna Till Kvinna (KTK) and other partners for the partnership and support from the onset of concept and proposal development to its actualized vision of grant signing at the same time expressing FeJAL’s committed to fostering peace and development.
“We are FeJAL! This is a big win for FeJAL, and I cannot express how grateful I am for this,” she said
The initiative is funded by the European Union and implemented by the Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation in partnership with the Women NGOs Secretariat of Liberia (WONGOSOL) and four other youth and women-led organizations across Liberia.
The grant is expected to strengthen media capacity development and support community peace champions in telling stories that promote peace, reconciliation, and social cohesion.
“This is not just a win for me as a leader, but a win for every woman journalist in Liberia,” she said. “We have leadership structures established in all of the listed counties, and I can assure you that every woman journalist within these areas will feel the impact of this project and its implementation.”
She also applauded Kvinna till Kvinna (KTK) and its partners for their trust, collaboration, and support throughout the proposal development process up to the signing of the grant agreement.
Madam Diasay noted that the initiative comes at a crucial time as Liberia continues making progress toward transitional justice and accountability through ongoing efforts to establish a War and Economic Crimes Court.
She emphasized FeJAL’s commitment to fostering peace through storytelling, professional development, and strengthening the role of women journalists in peacebuilding efforts across the country.
The PeaceGen Liberia project aims to strengthen the meaningful participation and leadership of women and youth in peacebuilding, conflict prevention, decision-making, and transitional justice processes at both local and national levels.
Target beneficiaries include approximately 5,000 women and men drawn from youth-led organizations, women’s rights organizations, civil society organizations, and community-based organizations.
The initiative will also engage at least 20 journalists, duty bearers within the justice and security sectors, government employees, and local women’s groups as part of broader efforts to promote inclusive peacebuilding and community engagement nationwide.
Speaking during the ceremony, Madam Korto Williams, Country Director for Kvinna till Kvinna (KTK), said the signing of the agreements under the European Union-supported three-year project carries both symbolic and practical significance.
According to her, the initiative reaffirms the central role women and young people continue to play in Liberia’s pursuit of peace, justice, and inclusive governance.
“The last time I visited here, 16 peacebuilders from South Sudan came to learn from Liberia’s women and civil society about their role in the country’s transition from war to peace,” she said. “I left with a profound lesson. Today, we gather again at this historic fish market to support the signing agreement. This moment connects the legacy of Liberian women to the future of peacebuilding in our country.”
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