GESL

We envision a world with a new generation of powerful young women leaders and change makers who are well positioned and equipped to change their societies

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They came to learn, NOW they stay to lead.
Seeing GESL alumni transition from participant to facilitators is a dream come true.
They aren’t just building their futures, they are lighting the way for every GESLer.

GESL isn't just an organization. It’s home
#Sierraleone #girls

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Happy Independence Day to Mama Salone! Proud to be committed to this journey of empowering the next generation of young leaders in the country! #sierraleone #sierraleoneindependence

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ICT isn’t just skills for our girls, it’s a glow-up. From digital literacy to economic independence, safe spaces to speak up, and real leadership,girls are building, innovating, and shaping their futures. Happy Girls in ICT day from our girls!
#GirlsinICTday #DigitalInclusion

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Today we share leadership lessons from our girls! “True success comes from teamwork, communication and support. I learned to lead with empathy and inspire others, showing that strong teams achieve more together”

#girlleadership #sierraleone

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#WomensHistoryMonth we watched two of our girls Jane & Magdalene shine bright at their schools' Prize-giving ceremonies. Jane gave a wonderful speech & Magdalene received an award for coming in first in Physics & Chemistry. Can't wait to see what these young ladies achieve next!

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#WomensHistoryMonth & our Girl Advisory Board stays focused on advocating for their peers, w/their first qtr meeting of 2025. Girls discussed roles & responsibilities, strat planning, the annual work plan & brought vital suggestions about programming activities!

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The Community of Practice is a community of organisations & institutions united against violence toward women and girls, learning & sharing best practices. We are inspired and looking forward to the future! #women #girls #empowerment #action #advocacy #5050WomenGroup

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The #CommunityOfPractice on Violence Against Women & Girls Western Area ushered in its new executives in well-attended elections this week:
1. Chairperson - 50-50 Women Group
2. Secretary - @ShalomRescue Foundation
3. Public Relations Officer - @networkaid

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#GESL's commitment to nurturing & transforming girls into effective leaders remains strong. This weekend, our Zahra B cohort took part in a #Leadership Pt 2 & #DecisionMaking workshop which enabled them to build on their skillsets & knowledge. Looking forward to the future!

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Our new GESL'ers had a #ConflictResolution workshop this past weekend! Through activities & discussion, girls learned about different strategies that will assist them over time. Looking forward to watching our new GESL'ers as they grow in their skillsets!
#advocacy #heartwork

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#12DaysOfGESL On our 12th #GESL-iversary, we're so grateful for 12 years of being able to nurture & shape these incredible future leaders. Thank you to our girls, parents, mentors, teachers & principals, staff & board, partners & sponsors throughout the yrs! Here's to 12 more!

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Rounding out our #12DaysOfGESL is Khadijatu! In JSS1 attending Annie Walsh Memorial School, Khadijatu is a brand new member of #GESL recruited in 2024, and we look forward to her GESL journey!
#girls #empowerment #sierraleone #education #sisterhood #feminism #advocacy #heartwork

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Day 11 of the #12DaysOfGESL continues with Mary Magdalene! A member of #GESL's Zahra B Cohort, Mary Magdalene is in JSS2, attending United Methodist Secondary School for Girls!
#girls #empowerment #sierraleone #education #advocacy #feminism #activism #heartwork

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#12DaysOfGESL with Frances! Attending Freetown Secondary School for Girls in JSS3, Frances is a member of #GESL's Chanua Cohort!
#girls #empowerment #sierraleone #education #advocacy #activism #feminism #heartwork

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Memunatu joins us for Day 9 of our #12DaysOfGESL! A member of #GESL's Gazania 1 Cohort, Memunatu is attending Saline High School in SSS1! #girls #empowerment #sierraleone #education #advocacy #activism #feminism #heartwork

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Day 8 of our #12YearsOfGESL with Abibatu! A member of our Calla Lily Cohort, Abibatu is in SSS3 attending Ahmadiyya Muslim Secondary School!
#girls #empowerment #sierraleone #education #empowerment #advocacy #activism #heartwork

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#12DaysOfGESL continues with Doris! Doris is a member of our Gazania 2 Cohort, and is in SSS2 attending Christ The King Academy School!
#GESL #girls #empowerment #sierraleone #education #advocacy #activism #feminism #heartwork

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Day 6 of #12DaysOfGESL with Zainab! A member of our Calla Lily cohort, Zainab is in SSS3 attending St. Joseph Secondary School.
#GESL #girls #empowerment #sierraleone #education #advocacy #activism #feminism #heartwork

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#12DaysOfGESL continues for Day 5 with Marylene! A 2023 #GESL Alum, Marylene is in year 2 studying Business Administration at the Institute of Public Administration (IPAM), University of Sierra Leone. She is also member of GESL's Girl Advisory Board.
#empowerment #education

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Day 4 of #12DaysOfGESL with Martha! A 2022 #GESL Alum and a member of our GESL Girls Advisory Board, Martha is in year 3 studying Applied Accounting at the Institute of Public Administration (IPAM), University of Sierra Leone!

#girls #empowerment #sierraleone #education