What We Do

medica Liberia, formerly medica mondiale Liberia, is a non-governmental women’s rights organization working in Liberia. The organization works with survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based violence and provides a holistic stress and trauma-sensitive approach that incorporates health, legal, and psychosocial approaches based on feminist principles.

Our Vision

medica Liberia envisions a just and violence-free society where women and girls live in dignity.

Our Mission

medica Liberia is a feminist organization committed to transforming society and supporting women and girls affected by all forms of violence through counseling, capacity development, advocacy, and advancement of women’s rights.

Our Values

Inclusiveness, Professionalism, Participation, Respect Creativity in the accomplishment of its mission of empowerment and transformation of women

Providing Direct Stress and Trauma Sensitive Services

We provide in-person and online psychosocial, legal, and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) counselling and support services for survivors of SGBV. To access these services, call our hotline at +231 778 032 838 visit our offices, or connect with the SGBV Protection Networks in our intervention communities. In supporting survivors, our community advocates educate women and girls about their fundamental human rights, accompany them to court if they choose to pursue legal action, and provide legal representation for their cases. Our SRH counsellors ensure survivors receive timely medical care, accompany them to health facilities, and follow up to ensure prescribed treatments are properly administered for their well-being. Our psychosocial counsellors ensure that services are provided in a stress and trauma-sensitive support manner, helping survivors process their experiences and regain stability in their lives.

Enhancing Institutional Capacity

We strengthen the skills and knowledge of women while enhancing institutional capacity to ensure that our staff, service providers, and community partners are equipped with the necessary expertise, and resources to effectively prevent and respond to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) through our trainers pool

Promoting Women Economic Justice

At medica Liberia, we advance women’s economic empowerment as a key strategy for financial independence and resilience against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV). Through Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA) and policy advocacy, we create opportunities for women to build financial security and influence systemic change. Recognizing the impact of climate change, we also support women in developing climate smart businesses, ensuring sustainable livelihoods and economic resilience.

Advancement of Women's Right

medica Liberia is committed to systemic change that protects and promotes the rights of women and girls in Liberia. Through policy engagement, public awareness campaigns, and capacity strengthening, we ensure that women's voices are heard and their rights upheld. Rooted in feminist principles, we advocate for a safer and more equitable society by addressing economic justice, improving access to information, and empowering women to influence policies that create secure livelihoods and protection from violence.