Every Girl Leaves Empowered (EGLE) has been on a mission since 2021 to transform the lives of young girls in Liberia. EGLE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing FREE trauma resolution counseling to girls in Liberia who have suffered the horrors of sexual violence.

Founded by Goumah Conde, a licensed therapist with extensive expertise in trauma counseling, EGLE offers Liberian girls both weekly virtual support and in-person trauma resolution camps held twice a year in Liberia.

These camps are not just a space for healing—they are a gateway to empowerment. Through counseling, therapy, and peer support, we help these girls reclaim their voices, their futures, and their sense of worth.

The Crisis in Liberia: Sexual Violence and Its Impact on Girls

Liberia has suffered decades of violent conflict, and its legacy continues to haunt its people, especially its women and girls. According to the World Health Organization’s 2002 World Report on Sexual Violence, an estimated 61% to 77% of women and girls in Liberia were raped during the 13-year civil war that began in 1989. These experiences of trauma are deeply embedded in the collective memory of the country, continuing to impact generations.

Even today, sexual violence remains an ongoing crisis in Liberia. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, President George Weah declared rape a national emergency as cases of sexual violence reached alarming levels. The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection reported that nearly 2,000 cases of gender-based violence were recorded in 2022, with 73.7% of these cases being rape, sexual assault, or other sexual violations.

These statistics are not just numbers—they represent real girls and women who have been devastated by the trauma of sexual abuse. And they need help. They need hope. They need healing.

What We Do: Trauma Resolution Camps & Counseling

At EGLE, we believe that every girl deserves a chance to heal, to grow, and to thrive, despite the scars they carry. Our trauma resolution camps are designed to provide girls with the tools they need to process and overcome their pasts in a safe and supportive environment.

Through individual and group counseling, therapeutic activities, and peer support, we empower these girls to:

• Acknowledge and process their trauma
• Understand their emotional needs and responses
• Build resilience and self-esteem
• Learn coping mechanisms for healing and self-care
• Reclaim their sense of control and agency over their lives

Each camp is staffed by licensed trauma counselors and mental health professionals who specialize in the needs of survivors of sexual violence. These camps provide a rare opportunity for girls to step away from their daily struggles and focus on their emotional recovery, and we are committed to that!