Theme: “End Child Marriage and Invest in Her” 1. Background E2E Initiative, in collaboration with LEA Primary School, Apo Dutsen, Abuja, commemorated the International Day of the Girl Child with the theme “End Child Marriage and Invest in Her.” The celebration was organised in furtherance of E2E Initiative’s Invest in Her programme, which promotes girls’ education, confidence, empowerment, skills development and access to […]
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: These are not isolated challenges, they reflect a broader structural inequality affecting rural women and girls. Without urgent investment, these […]
Themes: Economic Empowerment, Education, WASH Initiatives, Inclusive Participation The Empowered-to-Empower (E2E) Initiative Focus Group Discussion (FGD) for less privileged women and girls was conducted at the Wasa Chief Palace on 23rd April 2026. The session engaged a total of ten (10) participants, comprising five (5) adolescent girls, two (2) young women, two (2) adult women, and one (1) elderly woman. The […]
We are delighted to share another successful Small-Scale Water Project, implemented by E2E Initiative in collaboration with the T.Y. Danjuma Foundation, to improve access to safe, reliable and accessible water for women, girls and the wider community of Umuchiakuma-Ihechiowa, Arochukwu Local Government Area, Abia State. Implemented between March and August 2026, the project culminated in the commissioning of the borehole […]
Stakeholders from law, education, finance, technology, and civil society call for stronger collaboration and grassroots action to close gender equality gaps in Nigeria. Despite growing policy commitments to gender equality in Nigeria, significant gaps remain in access to justice, economic participation, and leadership opportunities for women and girls, particularly in rural and underserved communities. Recognising the urgent need for collective […]
Abuja, Nigeria, 8 March 2026 – On International Women’s Day 2026, the theme “Rights, Justice, and Action for All Women and Girls” calls for moving beyond promises to deliver real change for women and girls in Nigeria and around the world. For Empowered to Empower Initiative (E2E), this year’s theme emphasises the urgent need to protect women’s rights, strengthen justice […]
JOIN US: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence This November, Empower to Empower Initiative is taking a stand! From 25th November to 10th December, we’re marking the global 16 Days of Activism campaign with a powerful community event focused on a critical issue of our time: “UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls” Date: Thursday, 27th […]
Key Focus Areas and Programs The E2E Initiative is a non-profit organization registered in Nigeria dedicated to empowering rural women and girls in its coverage area. Mission and Goal * Mission : To empower, educate, and advocate for the rights and well-being of women and girls, particularly those in marginalized and rural communities. This is achieved through movement-building, advocacy, and […]
Gender-Responsive Climate and Environmental Justice Action (GREENAIJA) is a flagship advocacy movement of the Empowered to Empower the Less Privileged Women Initiative (E2E Initiative) dedicated to advancing women’s rights and leadership at the center of climate and environmental justice in Nigeria. Rooted in the conviction that sustainable development is impossible without gender equality, GREENAIJA promotes inclusive environmental governance, empowers women […]
Over the past nine years, E2E Initiative has successfully implemented several donor-funded projects that promote women’s empowerment, rights advocacy, and community resilience. 1. Women Against Trafficking and Gender-Based Violence Project – Funded by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), this project strengthened the capacity of women and community leaders to identify, prevent, and report human trafficking and […]