SUPPORT THE STATE OF RURAL WOMEN AND GIRLS PROGRAMME (2026–2029)

Empowered-to-Empower (E2E) Initiative

ECOSOC Consultative Status NGO | Nigeria

WHY THIS MATTERS

Across rural communities in Nigeria, women and girls continue to face deep and interconnected barriers to survival and development.

Our latest community evidence from Wasa Community, FCT (2026) reveals:

• Girls miss school for up to 4–5 days during menstruation
• Women and girls depend on unsafe stream water for daily survival
• Livelihoods are seasonal, informal, and financially insecure
• There are no functional women’s cooperatives or support systems
• Schools face teacher shortages and weak learning outcomes

These are not isolated challenges, they reflect a broader structural inequality affecting rural women and girls.

Without urgent investment, these cycles of poverty, exclusion, and limited opportunity will continue across generations.

OUR RESPONSE: THE STATE OF RURAL WOMEN AND GIRLS PROGRAMME

E2E Initiative is implementing a 3-year integrated programme (2026–2029) to transform these realities through evidence-based, community-led interventions.

We focus on four strategic areas:

1. WOMEN’S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

• Skills training and entrepreneurship support
• Women-led cooperatives
• Financial literacy and savings groups
• Market access support

2. GIRLS’ EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP

• Scholarships and school support
• Girls’ leadership clubs
• Mentorship and career guidance
• STEM and life skills training

3. WATER, SANITATION & HYGIENE (WASH)

• Community boreholes and water systems
• School WASH infrastructure
• Menstrual hygiene management support
• Reusable sanitary pad initiatives

4. POLICY, ADVOCACY & ECOSOC ENGAGEMENT

• Annual “State of Rural Women and Girls” report
• Policy briefs for government and UN systems
• CSW and HLPF engagement
• Evidence-based advocacy at national and global levels

OUR IMPACT TARGETS (2026–2029)

With adequate support, we will reach:

• 15,000+ women and girls directly
• 500 women supported in livelihoods
• 300 girls supported in education pathways
• 15 community WASH interventions implemented
• 5 women-led cooperatives established
• 6 policy briefs and 6 UN submissions delivered

WHY SUPPORT E2E INITIATIVE?

E2E Initiative is not only delivering community programmes, we are generating credible policy evidence used in:

• ECOSOC consultations
• CSW (Commission on the Status of Women)
• HLPF (High-Level Political Forum)
• National gender and education policy dialogues
• Donor and UN programming frameworks

We bridge the gap between grassroots realities and global policy influence.

YOUR SUPPORT WILL ENABLE:

✔ Safe water access for rural families

✔ Education continuity for vulnerable girls

✔ Economic independence for rural women

✔ Menstrual health dignity and school retention

✔ Stronger community-led development systems

FUNDING PRIORITIES

We are seeking support in the following areas:

1. WASH Infrastructure (High Priority)

• Boreholes
• Water distribution systems
• School sanitation facilities

2. Girls’ Education Support Fund

• Scholarships
• Learning materials
• School retention programmes

3. Women’s Economic Empowerment Fund

• Skills acquisition
• Startup kits
• Cooperative development

4. Menstrual Health & Hygiene Programme

• Reusable sanitary pads
• Health education
• School-based support systems

TRANSPARENCY & ACCOUNTABILITY

E2E Initiative is committed to:

• Annual audited financial reporting
• Community-level monitoring and evaluation
• Impact measurement frameworks
• Donor reporting and compliance systems
• Evidence-based documentation of all interventions

OUR GLOBAL ALIGNMENT

This programme directly contributes to:

• SDG 1 – No Poverty
• SDG 4 – Quality Education
• SDG 5 – Gender Equality
• SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation
• SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
• SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
• SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals

JOIN US

We invite:

• Development partners
• UN agencies
• Foundations
• CSR partners
• Individual donors
• Research and policy institutions

to collaborate with us in transforming rural realities into sustainable opportunities.

CONTACT E2E INITIATIVE

Website: www.e2einitiative.org 
Email: info@e2einitiative.org 
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ECOSOC Consultative Status: YES

TOGETHER, WE CAN CHANGE THE STORY

From water scarcity to water security.
From exclusion to empowerment.
From vulnerability to opportunity.

This is the future we are building with your support.