Our Programs

Since our inception, we have sponsored several programs and initiatives across our core issue areas to help us fulfill our mission. 

Education

WUEE works to fill systemic education gaps for girls and young women of AKS. WUEE has accomplished the following and much more: built an elementary school in Ikot Akama making it possible for 8,000+ students to go to school until sixth grade; provided scholarships for 20+ girls to complete secondary school; provided computer literacy training for 50+ students.

Gender equality & Civic engagement 

Women deserve a seat at the governing table. WUEE supports the training of community leaders and conducts voter education in 18 communities to reduce election violence and increase active participation of women, youth and persons living with disability in electoral processes. We have seen over 10 women elected as community council members!

health

Health services are key to achieving economic success. WUEE intervenes at the nexus of maternal, newborn and child health to lower barriers to self-sufficiency. Our highlights include the provision of safe drinking water to combat pregnancy complications and infant mortality, HIV/AIDS awareness training to reduce mother to child viral transmission.
 

economic empowerment

Since inception of our program, WUEE has supported 650+ women with small businesses grants, thereby alleviating their economic vulnerability and promoting self-reliance.