RRF is a non-governmental and partisan organization with an overall aim to work for the promotion of social justice and community empowerment, economic empowerment; empowering and educating people on their rights and to work for transformation of their communities, and the country at large.
Vision
An equitable society characterized by the rule of law and equal opportunity for all.
Mission
To promote social, economic and political rights through empowering people who suffer injustice and lack equal opportunities.
Core Values
Respect
Equity
Justice
What we do
Our Programs
Our programming purposely links human, civil rights to economic, social and cultural rights. Our strategy is based on participatory community awareness and education, facilitating people’s empowerment to: (a) advocate for their rights; (b) discover and develop their human talents and potentials; (c) engage in the governance of the country’s natural resources for equitable sharing, and (d) assume civic responsibilities for transformation of their lives, their communities and the country.
This program promotes equitable land management, tenure security, and responsible land use for sustainable development.
Natural Resources
RRF's natural resources program in Liberia advocates for responsible resource management, environmental protection, and community benefit from these resources.
Sexual Gender Base Violence & Women’s rights
RRF's sexual gender-based violence and women's rights program in Liberia combats violence, empowers women, and advocates for gender equality.
Agriculture & Food Security
RRF's agriculture and food security program enhances food production, access, and livelihoods, ensuring a resilient and nourished community."
Gender & women empowerment
RRF's gender and women empowerment program empowers women, promotes gender equality, and advances social and economic opportunities.
Human Rights
RRF in Liberia champions human rights, promoting quality, dignity, and justice through advocacy, education, and community empowerment programs.
Community Empowerment
RRF's community empowerment program fosters self-reliance, social cohesion, and sustainable development through education, training, and support.
The Team
Governing Structure
RRF is headed by a Board of Directors, comprising 7 members; a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) comprising 4-5 professional who provide technical guidance to the work of RRF; the management unit and sub officers in the filed run programs. Annual General Review meetings are held at the end of every year at which time staff come together to review programs of the past year and plan for future year.
Collaboration &
Networking Members
RRF currently work with a number of civil society organizations and NGO forums including but not limited to the followings:
Civil Society Organizations of Liberia
CSO Working Group on Land Rights Reform
Transitional Justice Working Group (TJWG),
NGO Coalition of Liberia
CSO Oil Palm Working Group
Land for Life (Initiative)
International Land Coalition (ILC)
African Union Land Policy Civil Society Platform
National CSO Council Liberia
Liberia Coalition for the International Criminal Court (LICICC),
Liberia NGO Network (LINNK),
Philanthropist Secretariat of Liberia
RRF is the Former Chairperson of the Transitional Justice Working Group (TJWG) comprising of 20 civil society organizations working on transitional justice issues.