Mrs. Dixon said Women of Substance is a 501 (C3) non-profit organization registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States and in Monrovia, Liberia respectively. According to her, the organization, as part of its initiatives, provides mentoring, charitable and voluntary services to residents of Pennsylvania. It also distributes food to the elderly, and at the beginning of each school year distribute school supplies to needy children of the community. Meanwhile, Hawa Jalloh, a young advocate who served as the guest speaker of the program encouraged young girls to prioritize education. She called for a conducive learning environment for the students and protection of children, especially young girls against all forms of sexual and gender-based violence.

Source: Front Page Africa November 22, 2019 03:21 UTC