One Village Partners

In Manonkoh, a powerful shift is happening. Through our Nurturing Opportunity for Women (NOW) program, women are transforming from quiet observers into bold community leaders.

By mastering goal-setting and public speaking, these women are shedding fear and gaining the confidence to challenge outdated norms. Today, they aren’t just managing household finances- they are gaining financial independence and actively shaping the future of their village.

See what the women of Manonkoh are learning: www.onevillagepartners.org/now-program

Join us on Wednesday at the 14th Annual Real Estate Event!
Connect with other commercial real estate professionals and industry leaders in the Twin Cities and learn more about One Village Partners’ work across communities in Sierra Leone. Come network, enjoy great food, and learn how you can join in our work!
Register here to join us at The Market at Malcolm Yards on Wednesday: https://www.onevillagepartners.org/2026realestate

Women Leading the Way: Meet Fatu Blake

We are proud to introduce Fatu Blake, the Chairlady of the Nurturing Opportunity for Women (NOW) program in her community of Gouma.

Fatu is a leader and a catalyst for change in Gouma. Recently featured at our March 2026 Town Hall, she shows how vital it is for rural women to be involved in community development.

Hear Fatu Blake share her story: //www.onevillagepartners.org/news/fatu-blake