Peaches L. Dargbeh

Peaches L. Dargbeh is a junior at Lafayette College from Liberia, West Africa. Peaches is currently participating in The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) Summer Program in Washington, D.C. She is majoring in International Affairs with a minor in Sociology. Previously, she participated in the Washington Semester Program at American University, where she further explored public policy, leadership, and global affairs.

Peaches’s interest in international development, human rights, and women’s empowerment is rooted in her experiences growing up in Liberia and her commitment to expanding educational and economic opportunities for young women. As the founder and executive director of Aid-Her Liberia and the BooksBox Campaign projects in Liberia, she has led initiatives focused on girls’ entrepreneurship, literacy, leadership development, and access to educational resources. Her work centers on addressing barriers facing women and girls while promoting sustainable community development through education, advocacy, and economic empowerment.

As a SheCan Scholar and Dyer Fellow, Peaches is interested in learning more about policy advocacy, international development, U.S.-Africa relations, and the role of law in advancing human rights and social change. Through her academic studies, leadership experiences, and internships, she hopes to gain practical insight into policymaking and international cooperation. Her long-term goal is to pursue a career in law and international affairs, working to strengthen educational access, gender equity, and human rights while advancing meaningful partnerships between the United States and African nations.