1. International Women’s Day 2018
Widow support Centre joined the rest of the world to mark International Women’s Day Celebration on March 8 of both 2018.
Theme: “Press for Progress” and the topic was Gender Disparity in Nigeria.
Speakers: Dr. Jadesimi, CEO LADOL, Special Guest of Honour, Her Excellency, Mrs. Toyin Ojora Saraki, Mrs. Tonia Ojenagbon, sexual assault survivor Other speakers who served as panelists are Dr. Nkechi Nwankwo, gender and women empowerment consultant; Prof. Ekanem Ekure, Prof of Pediatric Cardiology; Mr. Ubong Essien, certified public speaker, Pastor Eme Godwin; and Mr.Owodiong Idemeko, a human resources consultant.
Highpoint of the event was the donation of household items and cash to improve the lives of the widows and screened Short film titled Fe-Male, headlined by Star Actress Barabara Odoh with The Centre staff as cast members.
We appreciate the support of the following organizations and Individuals; Her Excellency, Mrs. Toyin Saraki, The Addo Projects,Oven Secrets, Private Estates, Tunde Makun, Ofem Ofem , Blue Davy Events.
2018 EVENTS
International Widows Day & Launching of Women Entrepreneurship Training Programme (WETP) Saturday June 23, 2018
The United Nations set aside June 23rd as a day to draw focus on widows and the hardship they face due to the demise of their spouse. At this year’s event, we shall launch our Women Entrepreneurship Training Programme (WETP) for 1000 Women across Nigeria in the in the next 3 years. However, we will be starting with 100 women for this year. The programme is designed to have the following component; Art of Living & Leadership Development, Business and Entrepreneurship Training, Practical Internship with Business Mentors and Presentation of Startup kits. It is expected to run for 4 months and it is estimated to cost N36, 000,000 (Thirty Six Million Naira Only) for the training and provision of startup kits of the 100 women for 6 months.
SEASON OF LOVE EMPWERMENT PROGRAMME & Graduation of the Participants at The Women Entrepreneurship Training Programme (WETP)
This year, Season of Love Empowerment Programme is scheduled to hold on December 14th 2018. At this event, we will graduate the beneficiaries of WETP (Women Entrepreneurship Training Programme) and provide seed funds/Start up Kits to run their
businesses. We aim to ensure that the over 300 widows of the Centre do not feel left out in the yuletide season. Gifts bags comprising food items, wrappers, pharmaceuticals and house hold items will be provided in addition to them. While grants will be provided for the elderly or sick who are not strong enough to work. This programme is estimated to cost N15, 000,000 (Fifteen Million Naira Only).
We will appreciate in kind or financial support from organizations or individuals to implement and execute these projects and put smiles on the faces of these widows.