In a moment steeped in symbolism and history, the Female Journalists Association of Liberia (FeJAL) has signed a landmark €60,000 subgrant to implement the three-year #PEACEGEN Project across five counties — Bong, Bomi, Montserrado, Nimba, and Sinoe. The initiative, funded by the European Union in Liberia in partnership with Kvinna Till Kvinna (KTK), signals a renewed commitment to strengthening grassroots peacebuilding and amplifying women’s voices in the nation’s fragile democracy.
The signing ceremony unfolded at the iconic WIPNET Peace Hut, a site etched into Liberia’s collective memory. During the civil wars, it was here that women mobilized in white T-shirts, staging sit-ins and prayers that ultimately pressured warring factions toward dialogue. Today, the Peace Hut remains a living monument to resilience — a sanctuary where the echoes of women’s courage continue to inspire new generations.
This latest partnership arrives at a pivotal juncture. Liberia is advancing toward transitional justice, with lawmakers debating the establishment of a War and Economic Crimes Court. The timing underscores the urgency of embedding peace narratives into the national consciousness, ensuring that the sacrifices of the past are not forgotten as the country charts its future.
FeJAL President Madam Lisa Diasay hailed the agreement as both a validation of women-led organizations and a strategic investment in community media. “From concept to proposal to this signing, our partners have stood with us,” she declared, pledging FeJAL’s unwavering commitment to capacity development and storytelling as tools for reconciliation.
Under the subgrant, FeJAL will spearhead media training and spotlight community peace champions, weaving together stories that highlight the fragile yet hard-earned stability Liberians now enjoy. The project’s ambition is clear: to transform local journalists into custodians of peace, ensuring that the lessons of war are never lost and that the voices of women remain central in shaping Liberia’s destiny.
As the ink dried on the agreement, the Peace Hut once again became a stage for history — a reminder that in Liberia, peace is not merely the absence of war, but the relentless work of women determined to safeguard the nation’s soul.
