WELCOME

To the Disabled Children and Female Empowerment Network Platform, where we strive to create a world where every woman and child, regardless of their abilities, has access to the resources they need to thrive.

Our goal is to empower women and children with disabilities by providing them with the right tools and support needed to achieve their full potential.

As an institution, we are tirelessly working to ensure that every person we serve gets the right to live a fulfilling life.

DCFE NETWORK is a network of passionate individuals dedicated to making a difference in the lives of women and children with disabilities in Liberia.

Whether you're a parent/family member of a person with disability, a woman looking to improve your life, or someone wishing to make a positive impact in the world, we invite you to join us on this journey towards a more inclusive and equitable society.

ACTIVITIES

Participation in
Leadership & Politics

Women’s representation in public and political space in Liberia remains low. Though there are 9 females and 64 males in the House of Representatives, two females and 27 males in the House of Senate of the two-tier national legislature women with disabilities are not represented.

Although women's political participation rates are low overall, women with disabilities are even more underrepresented due to discriminatory norms and attitudes based on gender and disability. This makes people consider them incapable of taking on responsibility due to stereotypical characteristics attributed to women with disabilities.

Women’s equal and meaningful participation in decision-making is necessary for women’s human rights to be respected and their interests to shape public decisions.

Economic Empowerment

Women with disabilities in Liberia face unique challenges when it comes to economic empowerment. However, with the right support and resources, women with disabilities can overcome these obstacles and achieve financial independence. By 2028, DCFENETWORK aimed to provide women with disabilities the tools they need to succeed in the Liberia workforce.

Gender-based Violence & Peacebuilding

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a pervasive issue in Liberia, with women and girls being the primary victims. The country has a history of civil war and political instability, which has contributed to the normalization of violence against women. Women with disabilities are particularly vulnerable to GBV, as they face multiple forms of discrimination and are often excluded from decision-making processes. Despite this, DCFENETWORK continues to advocate for disability rights and inclusion in peacebuilding initiatives, and gender-sensitive policies and programs.

Efforts to address GBV and promote women's participation in peacebuilding have been made in Liberia. However, more needs to be done to ensure that women with disabilities are included in these efforts. This requires addressing the structural barriers that prevent their participation, such as lack of accessibility and negative attitudes towards disability, recognizing the intersectional nature of their experiences, and ensuring that their specific needs and perspectives are considered in peacebuilding initiatives to “leave no one behind”.

SERVICES

The Disabled Children and Female Empowerment Network (DCFENETWORK) is a non-profit NGO established in May 2018, to promote women and children with disabilities participation and representation in leadership, politics, and peacebuilding processes, economic empowerment, and end violence against women and children with disabilities in Liberia