By: Abu H. Kargbo
The Women’s Forum for Human Rights And Democracy (WOFHRAD) has launched its office construction fundraising campaign at three plots of land acquired in Panlap Community, Kamakwie Highway, Gbanti Chiefdom. The initiative, themed “Build with Us to Build Change,” aims to create a permanent space for WOFHRAD’s life-changing programs.
The launch event, held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, drew a wide range of dignitaries, including traditional and religious leaders, politicians, farmers, and civil society activists.
PC Masa Yali N’Tham III, the Paramount Chief of Gbanti Chiefdom in Bombali District and a Board Member of WOFHRAD, expressed his enthusiasm for hosting the organization’s office in his chiefdom. He praised WOFHRAD’s impactful contributions to society and urged the people of Gbanti Chiefdom to support the project. “My Gbanti Chiefdom people should embrace this project to bring positive change to our communities,” he said.
Abu Bakarr Lamtales Kamara, Mayor of Makeni City, echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing WOFHRAD’s important capacity-building efforts for councillors and its accountability sessions aimed at improving local service delivery. “We should collectively support this sustainable initiative to improve livelihoods in our communities,” he urged.
Aminata P. Kargbo, Board Chairperson of WOFHRAD, expressed her admiration for the organization’s continued progress and assured the board’s full support for the office construction project. “WOFHRAD’s level of transparency and accountability has allowed it to thrive, even in difficult times with limited donor funds,” she said.
Emilia Kamara-Jengo, Co-founder and Programmes Coordinator of WOFHRAD, explained that the office construction is part of the organization’s sustainability drive, marking a milestone as WOFHRAD approaches two decades of empowering women, youth, and vulnerable communities in 2026. She called for the support of individuals, government officials, and private institutions, reiterating that WOFHRAD is a not-for-profit organization. “We count on you now more than ever to build with us to build change,” Kamara-Jengo emphasized.
The office construction initiative received widespread support from attendees, with several pledging cash donations and building materials. Notably, Betty Alimamy Sesay, Director of the Women’s Action for Human Dignity (WAHD), contributed ten bags of cement to the project. “We should own this project because WOFHRAD is ours,” she said.
Supporting the WOFHRAD office construction project will help establish a permanent base from which the organization can continue to coordinate life-changing programs for women, youth, and communities.