About Women & Girls Health Empowerment Network

A coalition of dedicated women advocates and allies committed to advancing the health, education, economic empowerment, and rights of women and girls in Nigeria

Who We Are

The Women & Girls Health Empowerment Network (WG-HEN) is a coalition of dedicated women advocates and allies committed to advancing the health, education, economic empowerment, and rights of women and girls in Nigeria.

Our mission is to promote holistic well-being and address critical challenges such as gender-based violence, limited access to education, and economic exclusion.

WG-HEN operates as a voluntary network, welcoming passionate individuals who share our vision for a just and equitable society. To ensure effective reach and impact, each Nigerian state will have a State Coordinator, enabling smooth coordination of programs and grassroots mobilization.

Our Vision

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

Our Mission

To promote holistic well-being and address critical challenges such as gender-based violence, limited access to education, and economic exclusion.

Our Core Objectives

Health & Well-being

Promote holistic health, mental wellness, and access to quality healthcare services for women and girls.

Education & Empowerment

Advocate for equal access to education and provide skills development opportunities for economic independence.

Economic Empowerment

Support women's economic inclusion through entrepreneurship training, financial literacy, and business development.

Rights Advocacy

Stand against gender-based violence, discrimination, and all forms of oppression through campaigns and policy advocacy.

Community Mobilization

Build strong grassroots networks and community support systems for sustainable change.

State Coordination

Establish effective state-level coordination to ensure comprehensive reach and impact across Nigeria.

Our Organizational Structure

Voluntary Network Model

WG-HEN operates as a voluntary network, welcoming passionate individuals who share our vision for a just and equitable society. Our structure ensures:

State Coordination: Each Nigerian state will have a State Coordinator for effective program coordination
Grassroots Mobilization: Local-level engagement and community-based initiatives
National Leadership: Centralized strategic direction and resource coordination
Partnership Networks: Collaborative relationships with other organizations and stakeholders

Our Leadership Team

Meet the dedicated professionals leading WG-HEN's mission across Nigeria

Zainab Umar Abubakar

Executive Director

Provides overall leadership, strategic vision, and external representation of WG-HEN.

Asmau S Hassan

Senior Program Director

Oversees program design, partnerships, and national-level advocacy.

Farida Mohammed Oyiza

Project Manager

Manages project execution, timelines, and deliverables across thematic areas.

Meet Our Full Team