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Women across Liberia are demonstrating that economic empowerment can play a critical role in sustaining peace at the community level. Through initiatives that combine financial literacy, small business training, and leadership development, women are strengthening their economic independence while becoming more active participants in local peacebuilding efforts. These programs have supported market women and community members with skills to improve their livelihoods, enabling them to better support their families and contribute to social stability.A key component of the initiative has been the revitalization of community-based Peace Mother Clubs, which bring together women and men to promote dialogue, mediate disputes, and address local tensions before they escalate. Hundreds of participants have been mobilized through these groups, creating grassroots platforms for conflict prevention and community engagement. With increased confidence and economic resilience, women are taking on stronger roles as mediators and advocates for peaceful coexistence.The results highlight how linking economic empowerment with community leadership can strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerabilities that often contribute to conflict and gender-based violence. By supporting women’s economic participation and leadership, these efforts are helping to build more inclusive and peaceful communities across Liberia, reinforcing the country’s broader peacebuilding and development goals.