Delta Women is a non-governmental organization founded by Elsie Ijorogu-Reed. It primarily to enable the women of Delta State, Nigeria. The organization advocates for women rights, creates awareness and holds seminars on child abuse and campaigns on female sexual harassment in higher educational institutions.
| Founded | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Elsie Ijorogu-Reed |
| Type | Non-governmental organization |
| Focus | Big Sister Initiative Career Counseling Rural Women Empowerment Advocacy, Female Education War against Women Violence Mentorship, Leadership Initiative Workforce and Training Initiative |
| Location |
|
Area served | Nigeria, United States |
| Method | Seminars, Events, Rallies Media Advocacy Initiative[1] |
Members | 25,000 |
Key people | Elsie Ijorogu-Reed (CEO) |
Volunteers | 70 (past and present)[2] |
| Website | deltawomen.org[3] |
The organization is involved in awareness creation through blogging, publications, open letters and the use of social networks such as Facebook and Twitter
DeltaWomen was set up with the primary aim of transforming women in Delta State by providing them with the knowledge and tools they need to take their rightful place in society.[4]
History of DeltaWomen
edit19 April 2010
editSince its creation DeltaWomen as grown rapidly, thanks to national and international volunteers at the organisation. The organisation now has offices and presence in Delta State, Nigeria, where it was created; London, United Kingdom, the organisation's first international office; and Houston, Texas, United States, being the latest office to be opened. In 2011, Delta Women's volunteer, Paola Brigneti won the UN Online Volunteering Award.[5] In 2012, Delta Women's volunteer, Kirthi Jayakumar, won the UN Online Volunteering award.[6]
Projects
editThe organisation currently runs various women empowering and community development products which are recursive every year, and in some cases, on a monthly bases. These are some of the products the organisation is currently and actively working on: Big Sister Initiative, Rural Women Empowerment, War against Women Violence, Mentorship and leadership initiative, DeltaWomen Against Teenage Pregnancy In Nigeria, Career Counseling /Workforce and Training Initiative, End Female Sexual Harassment In Nigeria Higher Educational Institutions[7]
Big Sister Initiative
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Equally, the Big Sister initiative is designed for members to mentor other members, serving as a listening ear in times of trouble, a resourceful heart in times of crisis, and the source of wisdom when counsel is needed.[4]
With the big sister initiative, DeltaWomen aims to provide and make the following services assessable to everyone who requires the service:
- Mentoring of young girls
- Mentoring of women by qualified and experienced women mentors
- A mentoring community built on trust and respect where advice on women and other related issues is provided
- Assisting mentors with up-to-date mentoring literatures
- Teaching and equipping mentees to become mentors themselves
Rural Women Empowerment
editRural women empowerment is another interesting initiative that addresses the needs of rural women, by encouraging them to play active roles in decision making efforts related to the health, social welfare and finances of their families through advocacy, increased business knowledge, training, education, mentorship and support.[4]
War against Women Violence
editDear to Elsie's heart is the aspect of her NGO works that deals with the issue of violence against women. "DeltaWomen is highly engaged in the war against women violence," she declares. "We try to raise issues relating to this subject in government or public and educational institutions and with people in positions to do something about it. We also vigorously campaign against sexual harassment of women, which goes hand in hand with violence against women.[4]
References
edit- ^ "26 AFRICA on #IWD ideas | international women's day, african women, ladies day".
- ^ "Welcom to -:Delta Women:-".
- ^ "Welcom to -:Delta Women:-". www.deltawomen.org.
- ^ a b c d e "The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News | The Latest news in Nigeria and world news. The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper brings you the latest headlines, opinions, political news, business reports and international news". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
- ^ "Online Volunteering Award 2011 | Delta Women Empowerment Initiative Team". Archived from the original on 6 November 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- ^ "Online Volunteering Award 2012 | Delta Women Team". Archived from the original on 12 December 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- ^ "Welcom to -:Delta Women:-". www.deltawomen.org.