African Women's Research Initiative for Social Empowerment
Powering Possibilities for Disadvantaged Girls
At African Women’s R.I.S.E., We Believe that No Girl Should be Denied Her Right to Education & Dreams Because of Where She Was Born.
The DIAMONDS Girls Program, unlike any other, is designed to empower adolescent girls from underserved communities. It aims to reshape their future by providing them with the necessary tools, confidence, and community support to thrive.
The program was born out of a pressing need: to interrupt the heartbreaking cycle of adolescent pregnancy, early marriage, and school dropout that robs African girls of their potential.
Sierra Leone holds one of the highest adolescent maternal mortality and
low female literacy rates in the world.
Maternal Mortality
Maternal Deaths Involving Teenage Girls
40%
Female Illiteracy
Women in Sierra Leone Who Cannot Read/ Write
59%
OUR PROGRAMMING MODEL
The DIAMONDS Girls Program was created to combat these realities head-on through a model rooted in mentorship, scholarship, and self-empowerment.
DIAMONDS Girls' Retreat
Over several intense and transformative days, girls participate in lessons and activities focused on building self-worth, understanding their rights, and developing personal roadmaps for success.
Girls enter the retreat from their various communities unsure of what to expect, but they leave with newfound confidence, aspirations, and a strong support system.
Each day began with an affirmation: I am a DIAMONDS girl, precious, and worthy.
Worthy of respect, attention, and opportunity.
For many of the girls, these words are revolutionary. They are not just being told to stay in school, they are being taught why their voice, mind, and future matter. Girls start to see themselves not as burdens but as human resources essential to their communities and country.
The Diamonds Girls Program is a revolution of the heart. It reminds everyone present that when we believe in girls, mento, and given them a chance, they don't just change their own lives, they become catalysts for a better nation.
Batu Swaray DIAMONDS Girls Scholarship
Empowering Futures Through Education
At the heart of the Batu Swaray Diamonds Girls Scholarship is a belief that every girl deserves the chance to reach her highest potential. In many rural communities, girls face financial and societal barriers that keep them from accessing quality education. This scholarship is a bold step toward breaking those barriers.
Through scholarships, mentorship, and leadership development, the program invests in bright, determined underprivileged girls, helping them persist in school, build confidence, and envision a future filled with possibility. By supporting this initiative, donors play a vital role in nurturing the next generation of female changemakers in Sierra Leone and Africa.
When you invest in a girl’s education, you empower a lifetime of impact.
African Women's RISE
Educate. Empower. Elevate
Make a Lasting Impact Today
Your donation to African Women’s RISE is more than a gift, it’s a powerful investment in the future of African girls and women. By giving today, you help us break down systemic barriers, confront harmful practices, and provide the tools girls need to lead, learn, and live free from violence and discrimination.
Together, we’re building a future where every girl can rise, be educated, empowered, and unstoppable.
Donate now. Be the difference. Fuel the RISE!