By S. Siapha Mulbah
The Women Identifying the Need for Growth and Sustainability (WINGs) has celebrated its two-year anniversary in Liberia with a vibrant event at the Liberian Christian Evangelical Ministry.
Over the past two years, WINGs has created numerous opportunities and provided capacity-building programs for young women and girls, aiming to foster a sustainable future.
WINGs, is a non-political women’s empowerment network dedicated to elevating the lives of women across various communities.
The organization works to dispel widespread perceptions that women and girls are overly dependent on their male counterparts by promoting self-sufficiency and empowerment among females.
At the anniversary celebration on Saturday, WINGs Executive Director Valecia Diggs expressed gratitude and pride in the organization’s achievements with emphasis that the group’s mission to build a supportive community where women can be empowered both collectively and individually.
“WINGs is committed to opening doors to a better life for all women through life skills training, educational support, and more,” Diggs stated.
She encouraged the attendees to continue standing together in pursuit of a better future for their children adding, “As we celebrate our second anniversary, it is vital that we remain united in our efforts to create a brighter future for the next generation.”
The event’s guest speaker, American clergy, Apostle Victoria Cooper, praised WINGs for choosing to celebrate their milestone in a church environment noting, “It is an honor that WINGs celebrates its anniversary in a place that provides spiritual guidance for the organization’s forward march.”
She emphasized that with God’s support, the organization is bound to succeed and also urged the gathered women and girls to hold on to faith and love, which are essential for stability and unity within WINGs.
Echoing these sentiments, WINGs CEO, Victoria Munah Blidi Klah, highlighted the significance of their two-year journey.
“Our celebration is not just about our achievements, but also about giving thanks to God for guiding us through these two years,” Klah said.
She noted the challenges faced by many organizations and expressed gratitude for WINGs’ continued existence and growth.
Klah called on the community to support WINGs as it strives to expand its impacts and reach even greater heights in empowering women and girls across Liberia.
“By the grace of God, we are counting two successful years, and we seek His guidance for our future achievements,” Klah concluded.
The anniversary celebration was a testament to WINGs’ dedication to creating a supportive and empowering environment for women, reinforcing their commitment to building a sustainable and self-sufficient future for all.
