In recent times, there has been an upsurge in reports of Sexual Abuse by persons who are very much supposed to be guardians ranging from Pastors, Imams, Fathers, Uncles, Teachers and Brothers to mention but a few. Defined as…
As a victim of Gender Based Violence and Sexual Abuse I struggled with low self-esteem and inner shame. I could go for an event and even-though I am well dressed I would hear inner voices telling me Toyin you do not fit in,…
The Girl-Child is the future of Nigeria attaining the Sustaining Development Goals yet she is still confronted with issues which includes but not limited to Rape, Early Marriage, Female Genital Mutilation, Human Trafficking…
I grew up in an African polygamous family where local traditions were given a upper hand. My grandfather was the sole Bread winner and he did it so well up to late 1990s. Not so far after my grandfather died, the family…
Look around you, there's a girlchild/woman who needs your encouragement, who needs your help. Girlchild/woman who needs to be listen to, the society give them less attention and importance ,but the potential in them,the…
While I go about my activity of giving hope to every woman/girl child who has lost hope and purpose for living. I came across this blind woman, living with her son and 4 grand children and only one of the child could go to…
I Pledge to the Girl Child, the Pride and Future of every strong and productive society! To be Faithful, Loyal and Honest in my Girl-Child Education Advocacy and Policy Interrogations until better attention is given to the…
Skin bleaching is a huge problem in my community. In preparations for the celebration of the 2019 International girl-child day, I am working closely with a group of 13 girls from different backgrounds on a project we Tagged…
Like other parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, there is a high rate of disparity between men and women as it relates to education and unemployment of females in Ghana. There are so many conversations going on in the world to ensure…
WGCCEO is a registered Non-Governmental Organization in Nigeria. Our work focuses on the Sustainable Development Goals 3, 4, 5 & 6. @ WGCCEO we believe the future belongs to the Girl-Child and every of our intervention…
Widowhood in my definition is the death of a woman’s spouse through natural or man made causes many times characterized by heart brokenness and confusion on how to carry on with life. For Women who had loving husbands their…
In my culture, the Girl-Child is compelled to believe from a young age that the most important day in her life is her Wedding Day as even when she succeeds in her academic and personal endeavors it is not valued as relevant…
Menstruation which begins at the onset of puberty and continues to Adulthood is a gift to Girls and Women signifying their uniqueness.Unfortunately, this issue is still treated as a taboo and in utmost secrecy in a number of…
The issue as to whether girls should go to school as long as boys is quite debatable. I cry out for education of the girl-child . In my local community, it is increasingly believed and people are beginning to think that the…
MY VISION FOR GIRLS: Its is not discovered or created, but revealed. It doesn't compete with others but complete others. It is captivating, not optional, I cannot get it out of mind. Its goal is not to make money but to meet…
Very recently, I read with dismay an online article credited to the British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Laure Beaufils, which stated that about 36% of Nigerian teenage girls from ages15 to 19 are mothers. This, of…
I have passion to make every girl child see herself as nothing else but a Queen .A queenat home, at her career, business circle or workplace, in the society, and anywhere around the World she may find herself. That girl you…
What SOTHAWACA Stands For: Society to Heighten Awareness of Women and Children Abuse (SOTHAWACA) is a Non Governmental Organization with the United Nations ECOSOC Special Consultative Status was founded October 1999 and duly…
At what age should children be exposed to sexuality education and enlightenment? Who should be their first teacher? And what should be the extent of the information we give to safeguard them from all forms of sexual abuse…
Immediately after completing the Advanced Digital Changemaking course, the first step in my digital campaign was to create a Facebook page http://facebook.com/girlsariseinitiative and invite friends and fans to like the page…
Muster Impact Thrift work focuses on improving girl child lives, orphans and vulnerable girls in school byprovidingpanties and bras' to the less-privileged girls who cannot afford them. With our unique integrated approach,…
Bestspring Foundation- Nigeria, through its Girls Arise Initiative is set to launch a powerful and proactive online campaign to build awareness on the plight of adolescent mothers and voice demand for society to give them a…
MY VISION FOR GIRLS: Its is not discovered or created, but revealed. It doesn't compete with others but complete others. It is captivating, not optional, I cannot get it out of mind. Its goal is not to make money but to meet…
Introduction The road is dusty that leads to the community. As soon as you get off the highway, you step onto a dusty, reddish untarred road. On this, you drive on for 7-10 minutes before meeting the community. The road to…
