“The training has changed the way I think about SGBV. I used to be silent about the issue, but now I am determined to speak out and raise awareness among my peers. Together, we can create a safer environment for all women with disabilities.” – Blessing SHG Leader Lagos WGWDs have been excluded in...
The lobby and advocacy group had been in existence for over 15 years revolving around advocating for women and girls in only 4 States in Nigeria. 100 Women Lobby Group is a platform under Change Managers International Network (which serves as the National Secretariat). When there was no support from funders, the Women advocacy group...
Uduak Grace Flourish recounts her experience with impressive precision in detail. She was a teacher until the pandemic in 2020, which forced schools to close for months. Teachers were consequently left without pay, plunging several homes like Lady Uduak’s into impoverishment and lack. As a single mother with no other source of income, Uduak watched...
“I am happy to share my experiences that I have bottled up for the past 28 years ofmy marriage, I have been able to dispel all of the burdens in me. I feel light andrelaxed” – Mrs A “ According to the UN World Population Prospects report (2019), the percentage of females in the...
With funding from Global affairs Canada WVL and ActionAid Nigeria, Havilah empowerment and impact foundation assisted and sensitized survivors, over 6000 survivors were equipped with the knowledge and skills to identify signs of violence, deliver appropriate first-line support including psychosocial support, and provided appropriate referrals to health facilities and social support services through their efforts...
In the course of carrying out our SGBV trainings and empowering programs in which Edda Women Progressive Development Initiative (EWPDI) have reached 300 women and 200 young girls, we met a lot of interesting women and girls. In one of the programs, they were taught how they could rebrand their businesses as well as discover...
In the heart of economic challenges faced by marginalized women, the story of Misturat shines as an inspiring testament to the power of financial intervention and capacity-building support. This case study dives into the challenges she encountered before receiving a vital financial intervention and the remarkable transformation that followed, highlighting the critical role of donor...
The Almanah Hope Foundation has achieved great success with ActionAid Canada’s funding. Thanks to this support, the foundation has been able to do important work in helping communities, widows, and women that need it the most. Before the WVL project, we had faced challenges in reaching out to the widows and women within the communities...
Mrs. Virginia Nevo is a community member from Akegbe-Ugwu. She said she had been married for over twenty-five (25) years but the marriage has not been a happy one because of the acts of violence she had been experiencing for the past 7years. In 2012, one of her brother’s in law met her on her...
Traditionally overlooked, the pivotal role of Igbo women in the development of customary practices has been brought to the forefront through the Women’s Voice and Leadership (WVL) project, a transformative initiative sponsored by Global Affairs Canada and supported by ActionAid. In Enugu State, Nigeria, women are breaking new ground and making a significant impact on...
