Brown Girl Woke Samoa (BGW) has developed a strong reputation locally and regionally for its work on youth empowerment, discourse on gender-based violence, feminism and community development. BGW was established with a focus on developing the capacity of the next generation to address the emerging and topical issues facing the country through the provision of safe spaces to share and discuss sensitive issues; opportunities for internships and program leadership to build resilience, leadership and critical thinking; and actively engage with the community.