Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa-USA

We’re proud to announce GPFA-USA’s 2026–2030 Strategic Plan: Investing in the Next Generation of Peacebuilders. Read more about our vision for leadership, education, advocacy, and impact: gboweepeaceusa.org/announcing-gpf… #GPFAUSA #StrategicPlan #YouthLeadership #Peacebuilding

Last week, @GPFA_USA hosted Peace, Purpose, & Possibility with Leymah Gbowee & Richelle Todd-Yamoah — our first event of the year in partnership with @Roosevelt_House. Thank you for being our comrade in this work! #GboweePeace #GboweeProud

On #WorldPeaceDay, we highlight Nobel Peace Prize laureates of the Nobel Women’s Initiative, who urged Pope Leo XIV to show moral leadership amid the Gaza crisis — calling for peace, compassion, and justice. #GPFAUSA #PeaceAndJustice 🔗 Read more: buff.ly/AHlcheT

@GPFA_USA is reaffirming its commitment to women and youth as key drivers of peace and sustainable development. Learn more about our renewed vision and impact. 📢 Read the full press release: buff.ly/nrmA0FC

GPFA-USA welcomes its new Executive Director Richelle Todd-Yamoah! Richelle is a passionate advocate for positive social change and brings a wealth of experience to our team. Please welcome her in the comments!

Every Kid Healthy Week, from April 21- 25, is an observance that aims to spread awareness regarding the health of children. Click the link below to learn more about resources on how you can celebrate and make the week memorable: actionforhealthykids.org/every-kid-heal…

What amazing work! Check out @GboweePeace's Computer Research and Resource Center (CRRC) Computer Lab which provides free computer knowledge to students in nearby communities! Thank you to the Mastercard Foundation for supporting this initiative. #GboweePeace #Tech4All

Education is the key to global peace and prosperity, but it's hard to access if you don't have the most basic school supplies. With your support, hundreds of girls in Liberia will receive bookbags & school supplies. #DonateToday: gboweepeaceusa.kindful.com @GPFA_USA #GboweePeace

On #WorldWaterDay 2025, we recognize the importance of freshwater for human health as well as supporting agriculture and our planet’s ecosystems. Did you know that Liberia has the third highest water availability per capita in Sub-Saharan Africa? #GboweePeace

Fun Fact Friday from @GPFA_USA: Liberia has a diverse topography, including coastal plains, rainforests, plateaus, and low mountains. #Liberia #GboweePeace

This week, our Founder Leymah Gbowee, will be speaking at the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nation headquarters. Together they will review the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. #CSW #Beijing30 #GboweeProud

Fun Fact Friday From @GPFA_USA: Did you know? The name Liberia means "land of the free." It comes from the Latin word, liber, which means "liberty" or "freedom." #HistoryOfLiberia #GboweePeace

Meet @GboweePeace Scholar, Wrochelle Cooper. Wrochelle is an advocate for road safety and hopes to become a transportation engineer, inspiring young women who are in STEM programs.. #EducateForPeace youtube.com/watch?v=J9i8KQ…

Happy Women’s History Month from @GPFA_USA! This month we honor women all over the globe. From breaking barriers to driving change, women continue to shape history and inspire generations. Tag a woman who inspires you and share how they’ve made a difference. #WomensHistoryMonth

Fun Fact Friday from GPFA-USA! Did you know that the national animal of Liberia is the lion. Lions symbolize strength, royalty, courage and power. #HistoryOfLiberia #GboweePride

@GboweePeace’s scholarship program is opening doors to education in West Africa, empowering girls to dream bigger and make those dreams a reality. Donate today to support the next generation of peacemakers: gboweepeaceusa.kindful.com

Happy Black History Month from GPFA-USA! We celebrate Nelson Mandela, who helped end apartheid and pave the way for peace in South Africa. Mandela's raised fist symbolizes unity and defiance, a global symbol for social justice. #BlackHistoryMonth #SocialJustice #GboweePeace

Happy belated Valentines Day from GPFA-USA! Today, we want to take a moment to thank our donors for their fierce support of our work in peacebuilding and for the impact we’ve made together over the years. #DonorAppreciation #ValentinesDay #GboweeProud

The Liberian flag mirrors the American flag, reflecting Liberia's founding by freed Black Americans. The 11 stripes honor the signers of its Declaration of Independence, the blue square symbolizes Africa, & the white star marks Liberia as Africa's 1st independent republic.

Fun Fact! Did you know? Liberia was the first independent African republic and the first African country not to be colonized by Europeans. #GboweeProud #LiberianHistory