At WARIF, we believe education is a powerful tool in the fight against gender-based violence. Through impactful initiatives such as the WARIF Education School Program (WESP), the WARIF Boys Conversation Café (BCC), and the Prevention of Campus Sexual Violence Program, we are dedicated to empowering students of all ages and backgrounds with the knowledge and resources to combat sexual violence in their communities.
As part of the United Nations’ global effort to eradicate gender-based violence, WARIF, in partnership with the @unwomen is proud to be driving positive change in Nigeria with the UN Leap Project. The project aims to empower traditional and faith leaders to lead community-level awareness and sensitization activities, transforming negative...
On October 14th and 15th, 2024, WARIF collaborated with HP on the WARIF Girls Project PLUS to educate and sensitize young girls about the prevention of gender-based violence at two secondary schools in the Osborne School Complex, Lagos State: Government Secondary School Maroko and Akande Dahunsi Senior Secondary School. A total of 172 students in SS1 and SS2 benefited from the training, which was delivered by WARIF-trained facilitators using the WARIF WESP manual. Key topics covered included My Body and I,...
At WARIF, our commitment to the girl child is UNWAVERING. We are dedicated to not only advocating for the rights of the girl child but also investing in the well-being and rehabilitation of survivors of rape and sexual violence. Our mission is to help these survivors reclaim their lives and thrive, making a meaningful contribution to society.
Our esteemed founder, Dr. Kemi Dasilva-Ibru, has been honored with the Silver Award in the Woman of the Year category for two consecutive years with a Gold Award at the prestigious Women Changing the World Awards ceremony! This distinguished award is a testament to her unwavering dedication to addressing and preventing gender-based violence in Nigeria. Through WARIF, she tirelessly provides essential support and resources to survivors, embodying compassion and resilience. We extend heartfelt gratitude to the entire
On the 12th of May 2024, the Women at Risk International Foundation – WARIF, held its first WARIF Story Fundraising Event in Lagos. What an inspiring and successful evening it was! At WARIF, our mission is to provide unwavering support for survivors of rape and sexual violence, achieved through our 3 guiding pillars of Health, Education and Community Service. With a commitment to ensuring survivors receive comprehensive post-incident care at the WARIF Rape Crisis Centre free of charge was the highlight...
Earlier today, the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN) and the World Health Organization (WHO) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the “Adopt-A-Healthcare Facility Programme (ADHFP).” The signing ceremony took place at the Civic Centre in Lagos with PSHAN partners in attendance. This collaboration marks another important step in the collective effort to accelerate access to quality primary healthcare in Nigeria and aligns with the ongoing implementation of the Health Sector Renewal Investment Program (HSRIP) and the Sector...
At the close out ceremony of the WARIF Education School Program in partnership with @usinnigeria. WARIF has successfully implemented the WARIF Educational School program in three senior girls’ secondary schools across in Lagos state, Nigeria. These senior secondary school girls were equipped with the knowledge and the tools to assist in the prevention of gender-based violence, highlighting the prevalence of cases of sexual violence and rape in the society. Representing the Consulate at the closing event was Ms. Amanda Roche Brown, Deputy...
WARIF in partnership with @girlsopportunityalliance under the WARIF Community Pillar, as part of the broader WARIF Girls Educational Program, recently conducted a Parents and Teachers Forum. This forum served as an essential platform for open dialogue, aiming to address the pressing concerns associated with gender-based violence, as well as the...
Over the last 3 years, WARIF in partnership with @unwomen as part of the EU- UN Spotlight Initiative has implemented the Prevention of Campus Sexual Violence Program in Tertiary Institutions across Nigeria. This hybrid program is a combination of the first-ever Online Classroom sessions and in-person sessions at selected universities on this issue and has successfully educated almost 8000 students from over 100 universities in Nigeria. Lagos State University; (LASU) as one of our participating universities partnered with @warif_ng to design a...
