named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Advocacy & Policy Engagement
Amplifies the voices of women and youth in global policy spaces, including participation in campaigns like Global Citizen’s “No Child on the Sidelines”
Diaspora Engagement Initiative
Connects African diaspora communities in the U.S. and globally to support peacebuilding, education, and advocacy efforts in Liberia and across Africa
Education and Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships, school materials, and financial support to academically talented but economically disadvantaged youth, particularly girls, in Liberia; includes support for university tuition, housing, and medical care
Leadership Development Program
Offers leadership training, mentorship, and annual retreats for young women and youth to become peace advocates, peer educators, and community leaders
Sisters Place
A safe, self-sustaining center in Bong County, Liberia, providing educational sessions, trauma-informed support, economic empowerment activities, and leadership development for adolescent girls
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Women's Leadership & Peace Network Building 2 activities
- Advance women's leadership and peacebuilding through nonviolent advocacyOrganized thousands of Christian and Muslim women in nonviolent protests, daily sit-ins, and demonstrations, contributing to historic interventions in peace talks. Supports women's rights and leadership development across Liberia and West Africa.
- Advocate for women's rights and public participation through public engagementOrganizes public conversations, such as the event featuring Leymah Gbowee and Gloria Steinem at 92nd Street Y in New York City, and uses public radio programming in Liberia to expand discourse on women's roles in the public sphere and improve their participation in private and public decision-making.
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School Infrastructure Development 1 activity
- Construct and operate educational and empowerment facilities in LiberiaIs constructing a technical high school for girls in Monrovia, Liberia, and operates Sisters Place in Bong County, which provides training, education, economic empowerment activities, and trauma-informed support for adolescent girls. The soft opening of Sisters Place was attended by over 200 people.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Deliver leadership development and mentorship programs for youth and womenProvides mentorship, leadership training, and annual retreats for scholarship recipients and young leaders. Trains youth as peace advocates, peer educators on health and human rights, and community leaders. Creates pathways for leadership and community engagement, particularly for girls and marginalized youth in Liberia.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Facilitate international scholar internships and professional developmentPlaces students in professional internship opportunities, such as a three-month placement at 14 Military Hospital in Margibi County, Liberia, and funds all-expense-paid trips for scholars to attend international leadership programs like the Satyarthi Summer School for Global Compassion in India.
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Individual Child Education Sponsorship 1 activity
- Provide scholarships and education support for youth in LiberiaOffers scholarships, pays tuition, covers school materials, and provides stipends to academically excellent youth in Liberia facing financial barriers, enabling them to complete secondary and higher education. Includes support for students to attend institutions of their choice and pursue degrees such as in Physician Assistance and Peace and Development Studies.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Support youth with medical, housing, and emergency needsProvides direct financial and logistical support for youth in crisis, including covering medical bills, transportation, rent, surgery costs, and basic needs. Examples include supporting a youth with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and enabling a student to regain mobility after surgery.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Participate in global advocacy campaigns for children and youthSupported Global Citizen's "No Child on the Sidelines" campaign by joining as a signatory and public advocate, promoting inclusive opportunities for marginalized youth on the global stage.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$753K
Contributions & grants$753K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$742K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$94K
Grants paid out$620K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$148K
Cash$139K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$148K
Liquid reserves2.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +70.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCINE NABINTU | PROGRAM MANA | 40 | $81K |
board members · 9
- ANGIE WANG — VICE CHAIR
- BRIAN RUSCH — DIRECTOR
- ERNEST OBUBAH — TREASURER
- GEORGE PINTO — CHAIR
- KOUTY MAWENH — SECRETARY
- LANAIA EDWARDS — DIRECTOR
- LEYMAH GBOWEE — FOUNDER
- NICOLE BIDMEAD — DIRECTOR
- WAYETU MOORE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- 14 Military Hospital Partner — Hosts foundation scholarship recipients for professional internships, providing practical training in healthcare settings.
- 92nd Street Y Partner — Co-hosted a public conversation with Leymah Gbowee and Gloria Steinem.
- Cuttington University Partner — Collaborates with the foundation to provide scholarship recipients access to higher education and academic opportunities.
- Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Partner — Attended and supported the soft opening of Sisters Place in Bong County, Liberia.
- FIFA Global Citizen Education Foundation Partner — Collaborated with the FIFA Global Citizen Education Foundation to advocate for equal access to education through sports-based learning.
- Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa Partner — Sister organization in Monrovia, Liberia with which GPFA-USA works side by side to increase access to education and leadership opportunities for women and youth.
- Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa Partner — Strategic partner in Liberia delivering education, leadership, and community empowerment programs; GPFA-USA mobilizes resources and advocacy to support its work.
- Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa Partner — U.S. sister organization collaborating to advance peace, justice, and opportunity in Liberia and beyond.
- Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa Partner — Works alongside its sister organization in Liberia to support girls' and youth development.
- Global Citizen Partner — Collaborates with Global Citizen on the “No Child on the Sidelines” Campaign to support greater global investment in children’s education.
- Global Citizen Partner — Partnered with Global Citizen to support the "No Child on the Sidelines" campaign advocating for children's education.
- Leymah Gbowee Partner — Founder and central figure in the organization's peace activism and leadership.
- Leymah Gbowee Partner — Honored leader and central figure in the organization's work advancing peace, gender equity, and youth leadership.
- Leymah Gbowee Partner — Organization was founded in 2015 to support the vision of Leymah Gbowee.
- Richelle Todd-Yamoah Partner — Appointed as Executive Director of GPFA-USA in 2025.
- Satyarthi Summer School for Global Compassion Partner — Collaborates to provide educational and leadership opportunities for youth from Africa.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Diaspora-Engaged Movement Buildingmethodology: diaspora-engagementBy mobilizing the African diaspora and global allies, the organization amplifies local efforts and drives investment in peace and education because transnational networks increase resource flow, visibility, and intergenerational solidarity.
- Education as a Foundation for Peace and Equitymethodology: education-equityBy advancing equal access to quality education, the organization enables disadvantaged youth to pursue careers and leadership roles because education is a proven pathway out of conflict and poverty.
- Holistic Support for Vulnerable Youthmethodology: holistic-youth-supportBy providing comprehensive, family-like support—including education, medical care, housing, and emotional services—the organization ensures at-risk youth can access life-saving treatment and education because stability is a prerequisite for long-term development.
- Leadership Development as a Pathway to Systemic Changemethodology: leadership-pipeline-developmentBy investing in education, mentorship, and leadership pipelines for women and youth, the organization produces long-term peace and opportunity because equipping emerging leaders with skills and platforms creates a sustainable movement for justice.
- Women-Led Grassroots Peacebuildingmethodology: grassroots-feminist-organizingBy centering women and girls as leaders in grassroots organizing and interfaith collective action, the organization produces systemic peace and social change because local, feminist-led movements are more effective at sustaining reconciliation and compelling political engagement.