Our Missiom
Empowering women and transforming tomorrow—our journey toward a better Sierra Leone begins with building a better woman.
Our Vision
A Society where women and girls rise as changemakers, living with dignity, leading with equality, and driving sustainable, inclusive growth and Development Initiatives.
Our Background
Our Values
Empowerment
We aim to provide women and girls with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary for leading independent, dignified, and fulfilling lives. Empowerment is central to our mission.
Equity and Inclusion
We are dedicated to ensuring fairness, providing all women—regardless of their background, abilities, or situations—with equal opportunities and a voice in decisions that impact their lives.
Integrity
We adhere to the highest standards of honesty, transparency, and accountability in all our endeavors, fostering trust with communities, partners, and donors.
Respect and Dignity
We approach everyone with respect, acknowledging the inherent value and dignity of all people, particularly the women and girls we assist.
Community Leadership
We recognize the power and insight of local communities and support women leaders to be change-makers in their areas.
Collaboration
We believe in the strength of collective efforts. By partnering with communities, government bodies, civil society organizations, and global allies, we work towards fulfilling our mission.
Innovation and Learning
We embrace new ideas and are committed to ongoing learning. We encourage innovative and sustainable approaches to the issues faced by women and girls.
Commitment to Justice
We advocate for gender, social, and economic justice, ensuring the protection and promotion of the rights of women and girls at every level.
HAIL THE QUEENS !
Our History -W4T-SL
The vision for Women for Tomorrow-Sierra Leone (W4T-SL) was born between 2018 and 2020 when Dr. Joseph Conteh and his wife, Mrs. Josephine Conteh, began mobilizing local women traders in the Waterloo community. They encouraged these women to participate in volunteer-led community development and self-help programs aimed at uplifting their lives and strengthening communal bonds. Through grassroots engagement and informal gatherings, the Contehs laid the foundation for what would later become a transformative women-led initiative. The idea centered around empowering women to become change agents within their communities by promoting economic self-reliance, education, and health awareness.
From 2021 to 2023, the initiative gained significant momentum as more women recognized the value of its activities and joined the movement. During this period, the group was formally registered as a community-based organization (CBO) under the Western Area Rural District. The membership steadily increased, reaching 52 registered women, all united by a common purpose—to build stronger communities through shared knowledge, skills, and leadership. This phase marked a shift from informal mobilization to structured community engagement, with women volunteering in outreach programs and grassroots interventions across various sectors.
In 2024, recognizing the potential of the organization and the need for stronger leadership and institutional growth, Dr. Conteh and Mrs. Conteh invited Mrs. Finda Fanta M’Briwa to join the initiative. A dedicated lecturer in Information Technology at the University of Sierra Leone’s Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM), Mrs. M’Briwa brought a deep commitment to supporting women and girls. Known for her integrity, spiritual devotion as a Jehovah’s Witness, and passion for service, she was appointed as Executive/Country Director following the Contehs' decision to incorporate the organization as a national non-governmental organization (NGO).
In 2025, Dr. Joseph Conteh and his wife fully funded the legal and administrative process of incorporation, with active contributions and leadership from Mrs. M’Briwa, who navigated the steps required to elevate W4T-SL to a nationally recognized nonprofit organization. Today, Women for Tomorrow-SL is officially registered with the Western Area Rural District Council, the National Revenue Authority (NRA), the Sierra Leone Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (SLANGO), the Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs, and the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MoPED). The organization continues to grow as a beacon of hope and empowerment for women and girls across Sierra Leone.
