Empowering Communities Since 2018

About AWOCHI

We’re not just an organization—we’re a movement of hope, transformation, and empowerment. Join us as we rewrite the story of women and children in Liberia, one community at a time.

2000+

Lives Impacted

25

Communities

50+

Programs

6

Years Strong

OUR PROGRAMS

Mission & Vision

Our Mission

To empower women and children in Liberia by providing access to quality education, comprehensive healthcare services, and sustainable economic opportunities that break the cycle of poverty and create lasting positive change in communities.

Our Vision

To empower women and children in Liberia by providing access to quality education, comprehensive healthcare services, and sustainable economic opportunities that break the cycle of poverty and create lasting positive change in communities.

Our Core Values

Compassion

Leading with empathy and understanding

Integrity

Transparent and ethical in all we do

Innovation

Creative solutions for lasting impact

Unity

Stronger together as one community

Making a Difference

Our Impact

Six years of dedicated work has created lasting change across multiple areas of community development.

Education

Literacy programs and school support initiatives.

Healthcare

Medical care and health education programs.

Economic Empowerment

Skills training and microfinance support.

Community Development

Infrastructure and social program support.

Total Impact

Cumulative results across all our programs

2,500+

Direct Beneficiaries

8,000+

Family Members Impacted

25

Communities Transformed

“Through AWOCHI’s programs, I learned to read and write, started my own business, and now I’m sending all my children to school. My life has completely changed, and I’m helping other women in my community do the same.”

– Sarah Johnson, Program Beneficiary from Monrovia

Leaders

Marlee Yekeh Boakai

Humanitarian | Advocate | Founder of AWOCHI

Drives AWOCHI’s mission with passion, experience, and a lifelong commitment to women and children’s empowerment.

Ellen Crayton

CHAIRMAN

Provides visionary leadership, guiding AWOCHI’s strategic direction with wisdom and integrity.

Winnie Kloh

Member

Weifue “Winnie” Kloh is a Social Services professional with 15+ years’ experience in program management, procurement, and advocacy.

Dr. Liza Ekole

Members

Leverages expertise in public health to advance AWOCHI’s health and wellness initiatives.

Randi Boakai

Members

A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary

Making a Difference

Our Potential Partners

Together with our trusted partners, we’re building a stronger foundation for sustainable change and community empowerment across Liberia.

UNICEF

Supporting our child education and protection programs across rural communities.

World Health Organization

Partnering on literacy and adult education programs for women in rural areas.

UNESCO

Partnering on literacy and adult education programs for women in rural areas.

Gates Foundation

Funding innovative healthcare solutions and community development projects.

Oxfam International

Supporting economic empowerment and poverty reduction initiatives.

Local Government

Working with Liberian authorities to ensure sustainable community development.

Partnership Impact

The power of collaboration in numbers

$2.5M

Total Funding Secured

12

Active Partnerships

35

Joint Programs Launched

8

Countries Collaboration

Become Our Partner

Join our network of changemakers and help us create even greater impact in Liberian communities.

Awards & Recognition

Our commitment to excellence has been recognized by leading organizations across Africa and internationally.

2023

Outstanding NGO Award

Liberian Ministry of Gender

Recognized for exceptional work in women’s empowerment.

2022

Community Impact Excellence

West Africa Development Fund

Awarded for sustainable community development programs.

2021

Education Champion Award

UNESCO West Africa

Honored for innovative literacy and education initiatives.

2020

Healthcare Innovation Recognition

Recognized for maternal and child health program excellence.

Awarded for sustainable community development programs.

Certifications & Standards

Maintaining the highest standards of operation and transparency

GuideStar Gold Seal

Transparency and Accountability

ISO 9001:2015

Quality Management Systems

USAID Certified

International Development Standards

B-Corp Certified

Social and Environmental Performance

12

Awards Received

8

Certifications Held

5

Excellence Ratings

15

Media Features

“AWOCHI represents the best of grassroots development work in West Africa. Their innovative approaches and measurable impact make them a model organization for community empowerment.”

– Dr. Amina Hassan, Director of African Development Institute

Join Us in Creating Lasting Change

Every contribution, every volunteer hour, every partnership creates ripples of transformation. Together, we can empower entire communities and build brighter futures for women and children in Liberia.

Donate Now

Your financial support directly funds education, healthcare, and economic programs that transform lives.

Starting from $25

Volunteer

Share your skills and time to make hands-on impact in education, healthcare, or community development.

Remote & On-site Options

Partner With Us

Corporate partnerships and collaborations that create sustainable, scalable solutions for communities.

Strategic Alliances

Your Impact Matters

"Because of supporters like you, I was able to start my own business and send my children to school. Thank you for believing in our dreams." - Sarah, AWOCHI Program Graduate

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