By: Peter Bablo
Grand Cape Mount County – In a bold move to promote women’s leadership in local development, Senator Simeon Taylor has launched a comprehensive Women’s Empowerment Scheme across Grand Cape Mount County, providing both financial and material support to towns, districts, and villages.
Speaking to community leaders during the outreach, Senator Taylor emphasized that the initiative reflects his ongoing commitment to enhancing women’s economic independence and fostering self-reliance. He described women as “the true drivers of our county.”
According to the Senator, the initiative is designed to recognize and strengthen the critical role women play in sustaining families, fueling local economies, and advancing community development.
In Bendaja Town, a direct contribution of 500,000 Liberian Dollars was made to support small businesses, trade ventures, and farming projects led by women. Local leaders noted that the funding is expected to empower mothers, wives, and female heads of households who carry significant daily responsibilities.
In Zaway Town, an additional 200,000 Liberian Dollars was disbursed to boost women-led enterprises, especially micro-businesses that often lack access to traditional financial services.
Meanwhile, in Gogwima Town, located in Tewor District, Senator Taylor’s office delivered 300,000 Liberian Dollars to further support rural women. The funds are intended to expand agricultural activities, improve market access, and promote small-scale entrepreneurship that uplifts families and benefits the broader community.
In Butter Hill, Porkpa District, women received 150,000 Liberian Dollars, highlighting the Senator’s determination to reach even the most remote and underserved parts of the county.
One of the most poignant moments of the initiative came with the support provided to women in the VOA Displaced Camp, who were granted 400,000 Liberian Dollars. Camp officials said the assistance brings much-needed relief, dignity, and renewed hope to women who have faced significant hardship but continue to show resilience.
“These women have survived so much, and yet they remain pillars in their homes and communities,” Senator Taylor told reporters. “Our support is about recognizing their strength and giving them the tools to thrive.”
In Massakpa Town, also in Tewor District, the empowerment package included more than cash. The community received six bundles of zinc, four buckets of paint, and 50,000 Liberian Dollars to support local infrastructure and renovate women’s facilities.
Women’s groups across the county have welcomed the initiative, describing it as a genuine investment in the future. “This support goes beyond political promises—it’s a real partnership,” said a local women’s leader.
Observers, including traditional leaders, youth groups, and women’s associations, have widely praised the initiative. “Senator Taylor is not just talking about development—he’s delivering it to our doorsteps,” said a youth representative in Tewor District.
Senator Taylor concluded by reaffirming that empowering women is not a political gesture, but a strategic foundation for lasting progress. “If we want a stronger Grand Cape Mount, we must invest in the women who hold our communities together,” he said.
