Empower 200 Girls to Save Them From Child Marriage

by Ogadagidi Global Empowerment Initiative
Empower 200 Girls to Save Them From Child Marriage
Empower 200 Girls to Save Them From Child Marriage
Empower 200 Girls to Save Them From Child Marriage
Empower 200 Girls to Save Them From Child Marriage
Empower 200 Girls to Save Them From Child Marriage
Empower 200 Girls to Save Them From Child Marriage

Project Report | Feb 4, 2024
Empowering Girls: Creating Opportunities

By Ikenna Ugwu | Programs Manager

We are thrilled to share with you the remarkable progress made in our project aimed at empowering adolescent girls with micro business skills to prevent child marriage. Your generous contributions through the GlobalGiving platform have played a pivotal role in making a tangible impact on the lives of these young girls over the past four months.

In this reporting period, we are proud to announce that we have successfully reached 30 adolescent girls with essential skills training in beadmaking, as well as the production of reusable pads. These skills not only provide them with valuable economic opportunities but also serve as powerful tools for empowerment, enabling them to make informed choices about their futures and avoid the risks associated with child marriage.

Through dedicated workshops and mentorship sessions, our team has worked tirelessly to impart practical skills and knowledge to these girls. From learning intricate beadwork techniques to understanding the importance of menstrual hygiene and sustainable menstrual management, each participant has gained invaluable insights and abilities that will serve them well beyond the duration of our program.

By equipping these girls with the means to generate income and support themselves financially, we are not only addressing the immediate challenges they face but also laying the foundation for long-term positive change in their lives. We firmly believe that by investing in their education, skills, and autonomy, we can break the cycle of poverty and empower them to reach their full potential.

As we reflect on the past four months, we are deeply grateful for your unwavering support and commitment to our cause. Your generosity has enabled us to make meaningful strides towards our goal of preventing child marriage and creating a brighter future for adolescent girls in our community.

Thank you for being an integral part of this transformative journey.

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Organization Information

Ogadagidi Global Empowerment Initiative

Location: Enugu - Nigeria
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Twitter: @OGEinitiative
Project Leader:
Ikenna Ugwu
Enugu , Enugu Nigeria

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