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Problem Statement
Our Approach on Women Advocacy Groups for Education
Empowering Women Through WAGE
Formed Women Advocacy Groups for Education (WAGE) in 7 LGAs to build women’s capacity in advocacy, voice, and accountability for active participation in their children’s education.
Promoting Accountability and Community Engagement
WAGE members monitored school performance, engaged with SBMCs, education officials, and community leaders to promote transparency and better governance.
Driving Change Through Partnerships and Advocacy
Collaborated with government bodies and advocated for education funding and improved school management, aiming to enhance school quality and accountability.
Key Core Activities
- 📌Stakeholder advocacy and sensitization
- 📌Formation and capacity building of WAGE on advocacy and accountability
- 📌Co-creation meetings and quarterly review sessions
- 📌Established feedback mechanisms and distributed donated items
Key Achievements of the Project
- Empowering Women: Trained 84 women to advocate for accountability and improved basic education.
- Boosted School Enrollment: Provided uniforms and materials, increasing enrollment and retention for orphans, vulnerable children, and IDPs.
- Challenged Gender Norms: Promoted women’s involvement in community development, driving gender and social transformation.
- Community Engagement: WAGE efforts led to increased reporting of education issues, including enrollment, retention, and school improvements.
- Philanthropic Support: Raised ₦1.2 million, 650 uniforms, thousands of exercise books, and 200 school bags, benefiting 605 pupils across six LGAs.
- Teacher Deployment: Secured the posting of 27 teachers to underserved schools through advocacy.
- Infrastructure Improvements: Renovated classrooms, repaired school facilities, and installed tap water systems in targeted LGAs.
These successes highlight the project’s positive impact on education and community progress.
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