Women Leading the Way in Forest Protection: The Leh Go Green Project

In the forests of Liberia, women are emerging as powerful custodians of the environment.

Through the Leh Go Green Project, supported by UNDP, women are gaining skills and leadership roles in sustainable forest management, climate action, and alternative livelihoods.

“When women lead environmental protection, entire communities benefit,” said a project coordinator.

For community leader Martha Kollie, the project has changed perceptions. “We are no longer just users of the forest—we are protectors of it,” she said.

The initiative advances gender equality, climate resilience, and biodiversity conservation, demonstrating how inclusive solutions deliver lasting results.