A few words
About Us
History
Our story starts way back in 2014...
The Girl-Woman Initiative for Sustainability and Education (GWISE INITIATIVE) is a non-governmental organization founded and registered in Nigeria. Our organization is rooted in a firm belief in the development of the younger generation.
GWISE, being aware of the multifaceted challenges militating against the growth and development of young girls, as well as the resultant negative effect on the society, is passionately committed to guiding the African girl through paths that would ensure she lives a fulfilled life and contributes positively to the development of her family, and society at large.
Our Vision
A future generation of dynamic females who inspire positive change in their communities.
Our Mission
To equip young girls with knowledge and life skills necessary to develop into thriving adults who make positive difference in their communities.
Our Objectives
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Empower girls through quality education, emphasizing STEAM fields and keeping them informed about digital technology, health and entrepreneurship.
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2. Promote community-level programs fostering girls’ growth, enhancing women’s leadership roles and combating poverty among young girls.
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Collaborate to eliminate exploitation, marginalization, and abuse of girls, working with like-minded organizations.
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4. Develop and implement programs promoting healthy self-esteem, morals and etiquette in girls through social and educational initiatives.
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Support the development of social and entrepreneurial skills for girls/women empowerment, self-reliance, and personal fulfillment.
To achieve our objectives, our strategy is to identify these young girls who are most vulnerable, and partner with individuals and organizations to educate, mentor and support them to become confident, empowered and self sufficient leaders and role models to others.
1.
Empower girls through quality education, emphasizing STEAM fields and keeping them informed about digital technology, health and entrepreneurship.
2.
Promote community-level programs fostering girls’ growth, enhancing women’s leadership roles and combating poverty among young girls.
3.
Collaborate to eliminate exploitation, marginalization, and abuse of girls, working with like-minded organizations.
4.
Develop and implement programs promoting healthy self-esteem, morals and etiquette in girls through social and educational initiatives.
5.
Support the development of social and entrepreneurial skills for girls/women empowerment, self-reliance, and personal fulfillment.
To achieve our objectives, our strategy is to identify these young girls who are most vulnerable, and partner with individuals and organizations to educate, mentor and support them to become confident, empowered and self sufficient leaders and role models to others.
Why Girls?
When a girl grows up straight and strong, her family, her community and even her country can feel the positive effects...”
~ Former UN Secretary General, Ban Ki Moon.
As potential mothers and leaders, girls have inert abilities and are naturally designed to bring positive change to any society, provided they have access to unfettered development. However, these potentials are often stifled by early-life challenges, including discrimination, limited opportunities and outright suppression of opportunities for self-expression.
At GWISE, we acknowledge the vital role of girls in nation building and the importance of their unfettered development. Ignoring these would be foolhardy, as it is widely recognized that “when you train a girl, you train a nation.” In the light of these realities, it is the responsibility of every society to prioritize the growth and development of girls.
Meet The Founder
Girl-Woman Initiative for Sustainability and Education was founded by Nkeiruka Nzekwe. A certified National Accountant, Nikky, as she is fondly called, took a voluntary early retirement from the Federal Public Service after 17 years of meritorious service. Having headed the Accounts Department of the Nigerian Coal Corporation, it was time to embrace entrepreneurship which is her first love.
She is the CEO of Kazuri Global Services, a limited liability company that produces luxury fashion and lifestyle products for her teeming clients. Nikky is also the CEO of LifedesignwithNikky, her coaching outfit, where she works as a personal brand strategist who teaches women over 40 to redesign their lives and build impact driven personal brands that empower them to make a difference and leave a legacy while they can.
