Niger Delta Women's movement for Peace and Development
Contact Information
- Postal Address *: Niger Delta Women Resource Centre, 5 Stadium Road, Otovwodo, Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria
- Office Location: Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria
- Region *: Delta
- Country *: Nigeria
- City *: Ughelli
- Telephone *: +234-8059387075
- Fax :
- Email *: nigerdeltawomen@gmail.com
- Website *: www.nigerdeltawomen.org
Activities
- Vision *: The vision of NDWPD is to see A Society that respects Women Human rights, Gender Equality, Women Empowerment, Peace and Free of Gender Based Violence. We envision a world for women to live in where there is Social and Environmental Justice, Gender Equality and respect for women’s human rights.
- Mission *: Our mission is to promote enduring peace and Women’s rights mobilization in the Niger Delta, focusing on women empowerment, conflict mediation, peace building, gender and climate change issues, girl-child education, ecological imperatives, HIV/AIDS prevention, caring for orphans and vulnerable children. To promote economic and social advancement of the women, to support women’s rights and gender equality for women and People in the rural areas of the Niger Delta region.
- Thematic Areas *: Education / Education,Governance / Gouvernance,Human Rights / Droits de l’Homme,Peace and Security / Paix et Securité,Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) / Objectifs de Développement Durable (ODD),Environmental Conservation / Préservation de l’Environnement
- Target Group: Community / Communauté
- Key Objectives *: 1. To promote enduring peace and cooperation in the Niger Delta and to alleviate the hardship of children, their families, rural communities & schools. 2. To harness the wisdom of women to eliminate any form of violence to create justice among all by providing communities with skills and vocations. 3. To promote women empowerment that encouraged women to get actively involved in decision making process at all level.
- Core Competencies *: Advocacy / Plaidoyer,Policy Influencing / Influence des Politiques ,Capacities Development / Renforcement des Capacités
- Government Engagement:
More Information
- Major or Current Achievements *: Advocacy on Favourable Gender Policies, SDGs awareness, Climate change Adaptation, and Disaster Risks Reduction ,conflict resolution and peace building, Protection of women rights and campaigns against VAWG ,Environmental protection advocacy, Enlightenment and economic empowerment for women
- Functional Board *:
- Number of Board Members *: 7
- List Expertise of Board Members *: Experienced in Civil Society Sector at National and International Level
- Organisational Strategic Plan *:
- Head of Organisation *: Caroline Usikpedo-Omoniye
- Name of Contact Person *: Caroline Usikpedo-Omoniye
- Position of Contact Person *: National President
- Number of Staff *: 10
- Number of Males *: 3
- Number of Females *: 7