Our Mission
To provide multi-sectoral interventions for the development and empowerment of girls and women.
Our Vision
Achieve empowerment through enlightenment.
Why Women and Girls?
In many communities, girls and women face barriers that limit their education, safety, leadership, and economic independence. Yet every day, women and girls demonstrate resilience, strength, and determination to overcome these challenges. Empowering Women for Excellence Initiative (EWEI) was founded in April 2008 in response to this reality.
We Support
- Girls staying in school.
- Women starting businesses.
- Communities preventing violence.
- Young leaders influencing policy.
- Families building stronger futures.
Our work is not just about programmes. It is about transforming lives.
Our Values
Excellence in service beyond business as usual.
Generous in sharing knowledge and resources to enhance learning.
Investing in and grooming leaders of change and impact.
Our Stories
In their own words
Growing up in a community where girls are often not listened to or supported, the Learning Without Limits project changed my life.
I met a mentor who encouraged me to believe in myself and reminded me that as a girl, I can achieve anything. Today, my confidence is stronger, and I am pursuing my dream of becoming a nurse."
Tina
Learning Without Limits (LWL) Programme, Barnawa - Kaduna
89%
Program expenditure
95%
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Testimonials
What People Say About
Our Work
Community Leader
Kasuwa Magani, Kaduna - Nigeria
Many organisations have come to implement interventions in our community over the years, but one thing that stands out about EWEI is their consistency. Unlike others, they return to monitor the progress of beneficiaries and provide ongoing technical support. This level of commitment is truly commendable, and we deeply appreciate it.
Secretary
National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Kaduna - Nigeria
The seminar on sexual harassment in public places opened my eyes to the importance of properly presenting and reporting cases through the right channels. I now understand that speaking up and reporting incidents to the appropriate authorities is critical when harassment occurs.
Umar
Kaduna State Ministry of Human Services and Social Development
Self-care is essential for those of us working as stakeholders and service providers in ending violence against women and girls. This opportunity provided by EWEI to step away from our daily routines, reflect, and recharge was extremely valuable. It is an initiative I would strongly recommend to my ministry.
For 18 years, EWEI has delivered meaningful change through programmes that empower women and girls, strengthen communities, and promote equality and opportunity.
Testimonial
Through this programme, I am now informed about what Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) mean, and I understand my rights as a woman. Applying this knowledge in my life has positively transformed my relationship and interactions within my home.
Our Programmes
More than 8.2 million girls, women and community members engaged and served.
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Featured Programme
"Together We Can" supported by the UN Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women and Girls
Together We Can provides mentoring, psychosocial support, and community advocacy to survivors of violence in high-risk communities.
By engaging men and boys as allies, the programme addressed root causes of violence and fostered safer, more supportive communities.