Empowering Women & Girls in Nigeria

Transforming lives through mental health support, advocacy, and community healing

Who We Are

Dedicated to improving the health, well-being, and empowerment of women and girls

Our Mission

To promote mental wellness, prevent gender-based violence, and empower women and girls through holistic support services, advocacy, and education.

Our Vision

A world where every woman and girl thrives in dignity, health, and opportunity.

Learn More About Us
WG-HEN Team

Our Key Programs

Comprehensive support services designed to empower and heal

Mental Health Support

Mental Health Support

Group and individual counseling, peer support groups, and mental health first aid services.

Trauma Recovery

Trauma Recovery

Community healing spaces using trauma-informed care techniques with trained facilitators.

Girls in Action

Girls in Action

School and community-based empowerment clubs focused on leadership and education.

Vocational Training

Vocational Training

Skills training in tailoring, crafts, ICT, and micro-business management with financing support.

Our Leadership Team

Dedicated professionals driving our mission across Nigeria

Zainab Umar Abubakar

Zainab Umar Abubakar

Executive Director

Asmau S Hassan

Asmau S Hassan

Senior Program Director

Farida Mohammed Oyiza

Farida Mohammed Oyiza

Project Manager

Salisu Hassan

Salisu Hassan

IT Officer

Recent Events & Activities

Celebrating our impact and community engagement

Other Recent Activities

Girls Mental Health Workshop

Girls’ Mental Health Workshop

October 2025

Awareness and peer-support training focused on adolescent girls.

Education Empowerment

Education Empowerment

October 2025

Community conversations on keeping girls in school.

Youth Empowerment

Girls in Action Summit

October 2025

Leadership development and empowerment for adolescent girls.

From the Blog

Latest stories and insights from WG-HEN

International Day of the Girl Child 2025

Media Report: International Day of the Girl Child 2025

WGHEN and BASEI call for mental health and education empowerment in Kaduna.

International Peace Day 2025

International Peace Day 2025: Unity in Action

WG-HEN's participation in the International Peace Day commemoration, emphasizing women's role in peacebuilding.

Mental Health Awareness

Breaking the Silence: Mental Health

Exploring the importance of mental health awareness and destigmatization.

Our Impact

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Voices of Impact

Aisha, Program Participant
"WG-HEN gave me the strength to rebuild my life after experiencing trauma. Their support was transformative."

- Aisha, Program Participant

Community Leader, Kaduna
"The mental health resources and counseling have been crucial in helping our community heal and grow."

- Community Leader, Kaduna

Fatima, Entrepreneur
"Through WG-HEN's vocational training, I started my own business and now support my family."

- Fatima, Entrepreneur

Stories of Transformation

Real women, real change, real impact

Aisha's success story

Aisha's Journey to Healing

After surviving domestic abuse, Aisha found support through our trauma healing sessions. Today, she's a business owner and mentor.

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Fatima's empowerment story

Empowered Through Skills

Fatima joined our vocational training in 2022. She now runs her own tailoring business and trains other girls.

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International Peace Day 2025

Peace Day 2025: Unity in Action

WG-HEN participated in the International Peace Day commemoration, emphasizing women's role in peacebuilding and governance in Kaduna State.

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Join Our Mission

Together, we can create a world where every woman and girl thrives.