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Empowering women, young people, orphans and vulnerable children; achieving positive masculinity, capacity building, poverty eradication & shared prosperity

Daughters of Virtue and Empowerment Initiative (DOVENET), is an independent, non-profit organization working in Nigeria. The organization was established in the year 2000 in response to the need to close the gap between women empowerment and youth development, but most importantly to help reduce poverty. DOVENET registered with Ebonyi State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development in 2001 and Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in 2005. DOVENET works under five point agenda as follows:
1. Human right, peace building and conflict resolution.
2. Social mobilization for public health, and development issues such as HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria ,Gender Based Violence, Orphans and Vulnerable Children , Nutrition, Immunization, poverty reduction and reproductive health.
3. Coalition building, Networking, monitoring and evaluation.
4. Training and capacity building for women, youth and community members.
5. Education, community development and micro credit for women and other caregivers. It carries out these activities through;
• Training/Capacity Building
• Social and legislative advocacy
• Community Engagement
• Networking and coalition building
• Monitoring and Evaluation

VISION
Our vision is a society where all individuals are empowered to contribute towards growth and development irrespective of age or gender. GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE:
DOVENET Board of Trustees is the highest decision making organ, made up of eminent persons drawn from the public. This includes the initiators of the project. There is an Advisory board made up of seven (7) professionals of proven integrity chosen by the Board of Trustees. The Boards sets the action plan and formulates strategies for implementing DOVENET’s Programmes. The Executive Director, who is a member of both Boards, controls the day running of the organization with the support of senior programme managers, who are recruited by the Boards and the secretarial staff form the management team. The management team meets Bi- monthly to review strategies, share information and build synergy for teamwork. STAFFING
DOVENET Presently has full time staff strength of nine (9) with four (4) Volunteers and two (2) consultants. These staff and volunteers have experience in the field of law, social science, Education ,public health, medicine, public Administration and information science. DOVENET Staff development and capacity building is continues and of top priority.

17/08/2026

DOVENET MARKS WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK 2026 WITH COMMUNITY OUTREACHES

To commemorate World Breastfeeding Week 2026, DOVENET carried out integrated community outreaches across three communities in three LGAs of Ebonyi State: Noyo in Ikwo LGA, Umunwagu in Ezza South LGA, and Umuoghara in Ezza North LGA.

The outreaches brought together pregnant women, nursing mothers, women of reproductive age, men, and other community members for practical discussions on key maternal, newborn, and child health issues.

Participants received important messages on breastfeeding, complementary feeding, danger signs during pregnancy and postpartum, immunization, and the importance of male involvement and support in maternal and child health.

It was an engaging and interactive exercise, with participants gaining practical knowledge and greater clarity on the topics discussed.

As part of the outreach, children were also screened for acute malnutrition using the MUAC (Mid-Upper Arm Circumference) tape, helping to identify children who may require further assessment and support.

Through community-based education and engagement, DOVENET continues to support families and communities with the knowledge they need to make healthier decisions for mothers and children.

Healthy mothers. Healthy children. Stronger communities.

10/07/2026

🤝 Community Voices Leading the Fight Against HIV, TB & Malaria
On July 3rd, 2026, DOVENET — an implementing partner of the ATM Community-Led Monitoring (CLM) Project — held a Community Entry Meeting at Edukwuachi MDGs in Agbaja Enyanwuigwe Ward II, Izzi LGA, Ebonyi State.
We engaged the Officer-in-Charge and the Village Head to introduce the CLM project and the important role communities play in holding health systems accountable.
The result? The nomination and endorsement of a Ward Development Committee (WDC) representative — a trusted community voice who will now work alongside our CLM team to:
✅ Promote community participation
✅ Strengthen accountability in health service delivery
✅ Improve access to quality HIV, TB & Malaria services
This is what grassroots health accountability looks like — real people, stepping up for their communities.
💚 To our donors and partners: your support makes this work possible. Every meeting, every representative selected, every voice amplified is a step toward stronger, healthier communities.
👉 Want to support or partner with our work? Send us a message or visit [insert website/link] to learn how you can get involved.
📍 Agbaja Enyanwuigwe Ward II, Izzi LGA, Ebonyi State | 📅 3rd July 2026

01/07/2026

Happy New Month! Welcome to July 2026. 🕊️
At DOVENET, a new month is a chance to reflect — and to say thank you. To our funders, partners, and this community: your support keeps us in the field, in the communities, and by the side of the women and families who need us most.

This year alone, that support has powered real progress. In January 2026, DOVENET presented Ebonyi State's Action Plan for CSO Self-Regulation at a Zonal Capacity Building Workshop in Enugu — a strategic framework to strengthen board governance, build trust with funders and government, and position Ebonyi's civil society as a model of accountability. Since then, we've expanded our partnership with Jhpiego to strengthen sexual and reproductive health services in primary health centres, and continued our fistula awareness outreaches across Ikwo and Izzi LGAs.

Every training, every dialogue, every policy conversation moves us closer to a community where no one is left behind.
This July, we're asking: will you partner with us to reach one more community before the year ends? Whether through funding, collaboration, or simply sharing our work with your network — every bit moves us closer.

Drop a comment or send us a message — let's talk about how we work together this month.
🔗 www.dovenetng.org

19/06/2026

School Outreach/Community Sensitization and Demand Creation for Integrated SRHR-CD Services

Daughters of Virtue and Empowerment Initiative (DOVENET), in partnership with Jhpiego and the National AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and STIs Control Programme (NASCP), through the Global Fund-supported project on Advancing Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights and Communicable Diseases (SRHR-CD) in Ebonyi State, continues to strengthen community awareness and promote the uptake of essential health services across the state.

During the month of June 2026, DOVENET actively supported school andvcommunity outreach activities led by healthcare workers in various communities. The outreach efforts were strategically integrated into the Child Health Week activities organized by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), as well as the ongoing Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign, to reach a larger number of community members.

The sensitization sessions focused on educating parents, caregivers, adolescents, and other community members on the importance of utilizing available sexual and reproductive health services at health facilities. Participants were informed about the benefits of routine childhood immunization, HPV vaccination, cervical cancer screening, family planning services, adolescent-friendly health services, sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention and treatment, syphilis screening, and comprehensive care services.

A key message emphasized throughout the outreach was the principle of “One Visit, Multiple Services,” which encourages individuals to access a range of health services during a single visit to the health facility. Community members were also educated on the available referral pathways to ensure timely access to specialized care and treatment when necessary.

The outreach activities contributed significantly to increasing awareness, reducing misinformation, and generating demand for integrated SRHR and communicable disease services, thereby supporting improved health outcomes for individuals and families across Ebonyi State.

01/06/2026

In May, Daughters of Virtue and Empowerment Initiative (DOVENET), one of the Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) implementing the ATM Community-Led Monitoring (CLM) Project in Izzi LGA, participated in the Quarter 2 Review Meeting organized by the State TB Network in Ebonyi State.

The meeting provided an opportunity for stakeholders to review Quarter 1 implementation progress, reflect on achievements, identify challenges, and discuss strategies for improving project outcomes in subsequent quarters.

The review brought together representatives from the State TB Network, Ebonyi State TB and Malaria Programmes, the State Ministry of Health, Implementing Partners (IPs), and CBOs. Discussions focused on strengthening coordination, improving reporting systems, enhancing accountability, and addressing implementation gaps.

At DOVENET, we remain committed to promoting community-led monitoring and supporting efforts that improve access to quality TB services for all.

Together, we can build stronger health systems and healthier communities.

💬 What role do you think communities can play in improving TB detection, treatment, and accountability? Share your thoughts below.

31/05/2026

🌟 WELCOME TO JUNE! 🌟

As we step into a new month, Daughters of Virtue and Empowerment Initiative (DOVENET) extends warm wishes to our partners, supporters, volunteers, beneficiaries, and followers.

June brings new opportunities to create impact, strengthen communities, amplify voices, and advance the rights, health, and well-being of women, girls, and vulnerable populations.

We are grateful for everyone who continues to support our mission of promoting empowerment, gender equality, health, education, and social justice.

May this month bring you renewed hope, good health, meaningful progress, and countless reasons to smile.

💜 Together, we can build stronger, healthier, and more inclusive communities.

✨ What is one goal, hope, or positive change you are looking forward to this June? Share it in the comments—we would love to hear from you!

29/05/2026

*Regular Review Meetings of CSO Network to Strengthen Coordination*

Daughters of Virtue and Empowerment Initiative (DOVENET) hosted a regular CSO Network review meeting with the Ebonyi State CSO Coalition on May 25th, 2026, at its conference hall in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. The meeting played host to 24 Civil Society Organization and Community-Based Organizations introducing integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) interventions to them.

The purpose of the meeting was to strengthen coordination among CSOs, review progress of SRHR project implementation, share experiences and lessons learned, assess referral systems and community engagement activities, identify implementation challenges, and agree on action points for improved collaboration.

During the session, members reviewed ongoing SRHR interventions, with DOVENET presenting updates on its “Advancing Integrated Health Services Including SRHR-CD” project. The organization highlighted its key activities, target populations, and the need for coordinated multi-sectoral approaches addressing SRHR, HIV, TB, GBV, and STIs. Other participating organizations also shared progress reports, challenges, and best practices from their respective communities.

Key issues discussed included limited community participation, coordination gaps, and resource constraints. Participants jointly explored solutions to improve collaboration, strengthen referral systems, enhance demand generation, and reduce duplication of activities across implementing partners.

The meeting concluded with stronger commitment among CSOs to improve information sharing, harmonize outreach activities, and maintain regular coordination meetings to ensure more effective and sustainable implementation of SRHR interventions across Ebonyi State.

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28/05/2026

Creating safer schools starts with awareness and open conversations.

Daughters of Virtue and Empowerment Initiative (DOVENET), alongside fellow ATM CLM implementing partners in Ebonyi State — EHWEI and RICH-SD — engaged students of Urban Community Secondary School, Iboko, Izzi LGA, in an interactive sensitization on Human Rights and Gender-Based Violence (GBV).

Students learned about their rights, the different forms of GBV, the importance of speaking up, reporting abuse through appropriate channels, and promoting respect and equality among peers.

The session encouraged meaningful conversations and empowered students to become advocates for safer and more respectful communities.

Ending violence starts with all of us. Speak up. Support survivors. Promote respect. Together, we can create safer spaces for every child and young person.

Dovenet NG

24/05/2026

🌸 “Imagine giving birth and living with an injury that isolates you for life. This is the reality of obstetric fistula — but it doesn’t have to be.” 🌸

Every year, DOVENET proudly joins the world in marking the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula (IDEOF) because we believe Her Health Is a Right. Obstetric fistula is preventable and treatable, yet too many women and girls continue to suffer in silence. Together, we can change this.

💪 Our commitment remains clear:
✨ Prevent: Invest in maternal healthcare and education
✨ Treat: Ensure timely treatment and specialized care
✨ Empower: Support survivors to rebuild their lives
✨ Uphold Justice: Defend the rights and dignity of every woman and girl

📢 On 23 May 2026, and every year, we raise our voices: Healing. Dignity. Justice. For all.

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20/05/2026

Ebonyi State Civil Space Community of Practise (EB-CSCoP) Visit to DOVENET Strengthens Civil Society Compliance

The Ebonyi State Civil Space Community of Practice (EB-CSCoP), led by Dr. Kelechukwu Okezie, visited DOVENET on 18 May 2026 as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen civil society engagement and compliance with regulatory frameworks. Other members of the delegation included Ms. Chinelo and Mrs. Margaret.

The visit featured introductions by DOVENET staff and discussions on challenges faced by NGOs, particularly regarding tax exemption. DOVENET highlighted difficulties in obtaining tax clearance certificates, noting that while the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) issues tax exemptions, the Ebonyi State Board of Internal Revenue Service (EBSBIRS) provides the certificates required to confirm NGOs’ exemption from Company Income Tax (CIT).

Dr. Okezie praised DOVENET’s Executive Director for her visionary leadership and reaffirmed EB-CSCoP’s commitment to supporting NGOs in navigating compliance requirements.

This visit underscores the shared dedication of EB-CSCoP and DOVENET to advancing transparency, accountability, and the protection of civil space in Nigeria particularly in Ebonyi State.

Dovenet NG

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3 Ifitedunu Street
Abakaliki
480242

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Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
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