The Global Women Initiative
Women’s Empowerment
Our projects
Empowering The Global Woman
“There is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women,”
- Secretary-General Kofi Annan.
Over the past 13 years, hundreds of women have benefitted from our various skills training programs and have become entrepreneurs, owning their own businesses upon graduation. In addition, we create job opportunities for the women that complete our 6-month, free sewing training program by giving them the opportunity to produce uniforms for our 600 students annually.
The program Empowers, Connects, Teaches, Reaffirms, and Reassures that “The Global Woman” has a unique place and that her voice is powerful.
Empowerment programs includes:
1. Six-month sewing & The Global Woman Production House
2. Interior & Fashion Design
3. Tie & Dying, Clorox & Soap Making – Soap-2-Save
4. Microfinancing loan
5. Computer literacy training
6. The Global Woman Tea & Shop
Annie T. Doe Memorial Foundation Key Programs
On March 24, 2021, our U.S.-based team launched the final phase of the ATDOE Women’s Microfinancing Program in Monrovia, Montserrado County, Liberia. Through this initiative, 66 women from Bassa, Nimba, and Montserrado counties received interest-free small business loans, payable over 12 months, after completing microfinance training.
These empowered women have pledged to serve as brand ambassadors for the ATDOE Women’s Empowerment Program—spreading awareness and inspiring others.
We are deeply grateful to our anonymous donor for investing in the futures of these women.
Program Expansion
To further support women’s economic independence, we are expanding our empowerment program to include:
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Soap and Clora making
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Tie-dye and fabric design
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Interior decorating
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Fashion and tailoring skills
Together, we’re equipping women with practical tools to build sustainable businesses and stronger communities.
Vocational Training
Women’s Microfinancing Program
Our Women’s Microfinancing Program provides interest-free loans to empower women to launch and grow small businesses. The program begins with a one-day workshop focused on budget planning, expense management, and simple business techniques.
Participants also receive basic training in entrepreneurship, learning how to effectively manage limited capital and build sustainable ventures. At the end of the workshop, each woman receives a certificate of completion and an interest-free loan to support her business proposal.
We believe women are powerful change agents—and empowering a woman is one of the most effective ways to rebuild a nation.
Women’s Sewing Program
Each year, over 30 women from impoverished communities in Buchanan, Liberia enroll in our free 6-month sewing training program to gain valuable skills and launch their own businesses.
Over the past six years, hundreds of women have graduated, many becoming successful entrepreneurs and business owners. Graduates also have the opportunity to earn income by producing over 500 school uniforms annually for students at the Annie T. Doe Memorial Academy.
We proudly celebrate these women—resilient, determined, and committed to transforming their futures.
You can support their journey by purchasing beautiful handmade African garments crafted by our graduates.
👉 Shop now to empower women and fight poverty.
Your purchase makes a difference—every contribution helps us uplift women and build stronger communities.
It Training
Computer Literacy Program
Our Computer Literacy Program introduces high school seniors—many for the first time—to computers and essential digital skills.
Upon completion, students graduate as certified users of Microsoft Office Suite, equipping them with the tools to thrive in today’s workforce.
Over 50% of our female graduates secure jobs after the program, enabling them to support themselves and their families—breaking cycles of poverty through technology and empowerment.
Restoring Dignity Through Skills and Opportunity
Each year, over 30 women from impoverished communities in Buchanan, Liberia enroll in our free 6-month sewing training program to gain valuable skills and launch their own businesses.
Over the past six years, hundreds of women have graduated, many becoming successful entrepreneurs and business owners. Graduates also have the opportunity to earn income by producing over 500 school uniforms annually for students at the Annie T. Doe Memorial Academy.
We proudly celebrate these women—resilient, determined, and committed to transforming their futures.
You can support their journey by purchasing beautiful handmade African garments crafted by our graduates.
👉 Shop now to empower women and fight poverty.
Your purchase makes a difference—every contribution helps us uplift women and build stronger communities.
Leadership
Women’s Empowerment – Stitch-2-Survive
FREE 6 Month Sewing Program,
Over 500 women graduates over the past three years from the Annie T. Doe Memorial Foundation Intensive Sewing Training program
Graduates received a sewing tool kit, fabric and their own sewing machine to start their own business to help support their family
Graduates produced over 2,000 sets of uniforms for ATDoe academy students and authentic African fashions through the “Global Woman Production House” which are sold on the Annie
T. Doe Memorial Foundation website
We Believe
We believe the Foundation can positively impact the lives of women and girls through education and economic empowerment opportunities.
We believe that women are best positioned to help break the cycle of unemployment and poverty that impedes the forward progress of children and families.
We believe empowered, educated women and girls are best positioned for leadership and helping Liberia re-build itsinfrastructure.
Interior & Fashion Design
Recently launched a new women’s empowerment program called Interior decoration and Fashion Design training 150 ~ women from various impoverished communities across Buchanan are currently enrolled in the program for six month.
Tie & Dying, Clorox & Soap Making – Soap-2-Save
Recently launched free tie & dying and soap making training with 30+ women from impoverished communities across Grand Bassa County, Liberia. This training will help these women earn another source of income.
Micro Financing Program – Money Matter
- The Foundation goal is to empower 1,000 women across Liberia through Micro Financing Program
- Each beneficial to receive $150 – 200 United States dollars per person interest free loan for 12 months to start their small businesses
- The Program provides interest free loans to empower women to start small businesses. They will participate in a 1-day workshop on basic business principles for budget and expense
management, and learn how to become better entrepreneurs leveraging limited capital - 2021 our US based team launched the Micro Financing program in 3 counties (Grand Bassa, Montserrado and Nimba). At completion of the workshop, 66 women received a certificate
and $150 US interest free loan each to support their initial business proposal
Computer Literacy and Technology - STEM
- The Foundation offers computer lab and reading room facilities, exposing students from the community to computers and technology for the first time
- Computer literacy for underserved women and girls
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We Believe
We believe each student is created in God’s image and possesses unique physical, social, and academic skills.
We believe an academically stimulating environment that fully prepares students to meet the future with confidence and faith.
We believe student success is not just measured academically but by leadership, personal excellence, integrity and a commitment to Christ.
The Global Woman 2nd Tea & Shop
“When a Global Woman rises, she has the ability to create space for other global women to rise. By definition, we were created to help.
” Kimberly Evans, CEO of Just Her Rideshare, Inc.
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We Believe
We believe each student is created in God’s image and possesses unique physical, social, and academic skills.
We believe an academically stimulating environment that fully prepares students to meet the future with confidence and faith.
We believe student success is not just measured academically but by leadership, personal excellence, integrity and a commitment to Christ.
