As part of GESL's ongoing WLW wellness training, our girls have been participating in ongoing educational events and sister circles throughout the year. Check out a recent visit to Capital Radio with host Nikki Spencer, where our Wellness Ambassador Kadiatu and Co-Wellness Ambassador Miatta were invited to speak on the topic of Mental Health and Wellness, along with invited guest Dr. Carol Labor!

GESL's Wellness Ambassadors visit Capital Radio!

Please enjoy the first lecture in GESL's new IGNITE Series, a lecture on Women’s political participation from Dr. Aisha Fofanah Ibrahim at British Council! We were excited to have over 250 guests, many bussed in in collaboration with Women Reaching Out (WRO)!Shout out to our #GESLers for asking questions and adding more knowledge to their activism portfolios! Special thanks to our sponsors Afrigas Ltd and The British Council!

IGNITE Series: Lecture 1 with Dr. Aisha Fofanah Ibrahim!

In the second exciting IGNITE lecture in our series, activist Yasmin Jusu-Sheriff delivers an inspiring lecture on Utilizing Laws to Become A Successful Activist Across the African Continent!

IGNITE Lecture 2 with Yasmin Jusu-Sheriff!

Our speakers at our most recent lecture discuss if the schools are safe spaces to empower girls or if they are barriers to progress. Come listen to our speakers Nicky Coker (Activist and Lawyer), Miriam Sesay of (EducAid Sierra Leone), and Agatha Levi (Rainbo Initiative) share their insights! Special thanks to our sponsors Africell Sierra Leone, Afriqia HR Solutions, and British Council Sierra Leone.  It was an event we won't forget, as we welcomed a full house and passionate discussion! Thank you to our sponsors Africell Sierra Leone Afriqia HR Solutions, and British Council Sierra Leone!

IGNITE: Schools in Sierra Leone: Barriers to Progress or Empowering Spaces?

We are still thrilled about our most recent #IGNITE lecture to a full house! Focusing on #MentalHealth in adolescence, a powerful dialogue was started. Shoutout to one of our guest speakers, Mary Penn from Sierra Leone Autistic Society and thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors Africell Sierra Leone, Afriqia HR Solutions, Scream Studios, and British Council!

GESL #IGNITE Lecture 4!

In continuing our SHE (Staying Safe, Healthy and Empowered) advocacy for girls during this Covid-19 period, GESL in partnership with A Girl at a Time is happy to share this educational podcast on Covid-19 for girls, this time focused on their rights, entitled 'Mesef get say'. Kindly share with girls, parents and advocacy organizations working with girls. Let’s keep our girls safe, healthy and empowered! #stayhealthy #stayempowered #girls #sierraleone #gesl #empowergirls #covid19 #covid19awarenessforgirls #africangirls #SHEShines —- Gesl in partnership with A Girl At A Time ©️ 2020 —- Sponsored by Five Foundation and WCA Creatives

SHE Shines Podcast - Mesef Get Say

GESL nurtures and enhances the leadership skills of  young girls to become effective advocates and social change agents in their communities.

Girls Empowerment Sierra Leone