The Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development was founded to be a catalyst for change across Africa, by helping unleash its most abundant untapped power — its women. As the first democratically elected woman president in Africa, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf led Liberia from 2006-2018. Having been recognized internationally for her leadership, she is passionate about supporting the next generation of women in public life across the continent. Through a unique blend of programming, advocacy, and research, her presidential center seeks to become the premier institution dedicated to advancing and sustaining women’s public leadership and social development across Africa.