In the heart of Nigeria, a story of hope and transformation is unfolding. Zaki’s Gem, an organization dedicated to empowering women and girls, is weaving a tapestry of change through its Women’s Voice and Leadership Nigeria project. At the helm of this remarkable journey is Nafisat Zaki, the resolute Executive Director of Zaki’s Gem....
In the dynamic landscape of social change and empowerment, one initiative shines as a testament to the transformative power of dedication and vision. The Equity Destitute Child’s Rights and Welfare Initiative, founded and officially registered in 2018, has emerged as a trailblazer in championing the rights and welfare of the marginalized, led by an exceptional...
Women of Tunga Buzu community in Kebbi state, beneficiaries of Abban Aisha Women a partner on the WVL project. In Kebbi State, Nigeria, a transformative wind of change is sweeping through the lives of women, thanks to the Village Savings and Loan Scheme Association (VSLA) implemented under the Women’s Voice and Leadership-Nigeria (WVL-N) project,...
Since its registration as a non-governmental organization in 2012, the Kwara Marketer’s Association faced significant challenges in securing stable funding necessary for growth and impactful project interventions. Despite sharing innovative ideas with potential supporters, promises were often unfulfilled, hindering the organization’s ability to make a substantial impact. However, in 2019, a transformative opportunity arose with...
Before the advent of the WVL-N Project, the Community Need Care Development Initiative (CONCED) had been actively participating in election monitoring and had comprehensive data on election results. The data from the 2019 election revealed that men dominated all elected seats in Kwara State. In that election, 35 seats were contested, and all were won...
Like millions of communities with lower socio-economic backgrounds in Kwara State, women in Malete, Shao, and Egbejila often lack the skills necessary for self-empowerment. This deficiency leads to low self-esteem, depression, and emotional imbalances among many women in these areas. Mrs. Olalowo, a widow living in a broken shelter in Shao Community, Moro Local Government...
“The training has helped me to develop new strategies for tackling Sexual Gender Based Violence in our community. I now engage in dialogue with local leaders, advocating for the need to protect WGWDs in the community” SHG Leader, FCT Sexual Gender Based Violence is a social problem in the society particularly affecting women and girl...
In Nigeria, women’s rights movement existed even in precolonial days and keeps growing every day. With the growth of the women’s rights movement, Nigerian women have been able to get some laws passed in the parliament to help promote and protect their rights. One of such laws is the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act 2015...
