WoMEN Against Violence & Exploitation Foundation Africa (WAVE) is a registered non-profit in Special Consultative Status ECOSOC Chamber, United Nations Headquarters dedicated to empowering communities through education & advocacy to end Dear WAVE Supporter,
WOMEN AGAINST VIOLENCE & EXPLOITATION FOUNDATION (WAVE) is a registered non-profit in Special consultative status with the Economic and
Social Council of the United Nations. Ending FGM is a critical piece in ending gender-based violence and trauma. To FGM survivors, we bring hope, empowerment, and healing. WAVE empowers survivors to share their stories and heal in a safe and passionate space through reclaiming their power over their body. With a survivor-centered approach, WAVE uplifts the voices of women. Advocates like us play an essential role in pushing for progressive policies and holding governments accountable to advance gender equality and respect, protect, and fulfil girls’ and women’s rights. Around the world, from country to country, advocacy campaigns and winning strategies may differ. Learning more about the related movements already taking place and connecting with other advocates helps to make sure we are not replicating efforts or working against strategic initiatives already underway. Please consider supporting survivors of female genital mutilation (FGM) by donating to help us reach our goal of promoting well being, productivity & resilience of fgm survivors. We continue to highlight our wonderful community members. Your donation to WAVE directly supports survivors of FGM and allows further community outreach and education to protect future girls from experiencing FGM. WAVE appreciates your support and generosity. My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together, we are one. As always, thank you for your continuous support. All the best,
Lola & the WAVE Team
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II. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ORGANISATION
Women Against Violence & Exploitation Foundation (WAVE) (CAC/IT/NO-90075/2016)) is a registered non-profit, non-political, non-governmental organisation established under Nigerian laws to build strategic partnerships to end Female Genital Mutilation & all forms of VAWG. We are dedicated to promoting opportunities that strengthen women's right and bridge the inequality gap. Our core value is to empower girls and women mentally, economically, politically and psychologically through civic engagement, education & social advancement initiatives. We are recognized and acknowledged by relevant Nigerian Government Agencies and other like-minded reputable NGOs worldwide. As the initiator of StopTheCut TM our vision is a society with equal rights and opportunities for all sexes that can lead to sustainable development.. We are guided by the values of transparency and accountability; integrity; transformative change; feminism; diversity; and dignity of the human person
III. MISSION:
The organisation's mission is to work with forces of positive change to empower citizens to transform society
We represent an inclusive, confident, loud, independent feminist voice and bring real women's voices into the arena. We build consensus and mobilise our members' collective experience to work on major issues affecting women. We provide psycho-social support, medical support, counseling, legal aid, advocacy, referral and work for girl's and women’s’ right through meaningful community projects that promote Justice, peace and equal right for all. VISION:
We envision a society in which women's contribution to all aspects of life is
recognized, rewarded and celebrated - in leadership, in political representation, appointive and elective in care and in production; all women have freedom of choice, self-confidence, and freedom from exploitation; Equality and equity for all. We must ensure no woman is left behind. AIMS & OBJECTIVES
• Addressing the root causes of VAWG at the community level, including gender stereotypes, gender inequality, unequal power relations, and negative social norms.
• Advocacy and community based action to end VAWG/FGM.
• Protection and rehabilitation of survivors, girls and women at risk.
• Freedom from violence, stigma and stereotypes.
• Poverty eradication, social protection and social services.
• Inclusive development, shared prosperity and decent work.
• Peaceful and inclusive societies.
• Participation, accountability and gender-responsive institutions
VI. OUR FOCUS
• Wave Foundation covers the under-listed services.
• Civic engagement
• Pro-bono legal aid
• Mental health & counselling services
• Women in Leadership & development
• Gender equality
• Reproductive health
• Advocacy
• Recovery cafe
• Vocational training
• Psycho-social support
• Medical aid
• Referral Services
VII. THEMATIC AREAS
SDG 5 Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Gender equality is a fundamental and inviolable human right and women’s and girls’ empowerment is essential to expand economic growth, promote social development and enhance business performance. Investing in women’s empowerment produces the double dividend of benefiting women and children, and is pivotal to the health and social development of families, communities and nations. Empowering women and girls and achieving gender equality requires the concerted efforts of all stakeholders, including business. All stakeholders have baseline responsibilities to respect human rights, including the rights of women and girls. Beyond these baseline responsibilities, they also have the opportunity to support the empowerment of women and girls through core business, social investment, public policy engagement and partnerships. VIII. GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE
We have representatives in 23 states in Nigeria and two brand ambassadors in United Kingdom and a partnership with a non profit in United States of America. IX. MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE
We have a board of trustees comprising of 3 women, a president who is also the Chair of the board of trustees and 3 Executive Directors. The Advisers/Consultants are engaged on a as needs basis. All decisions regarding programs, planning and implementation are taken at a board meeting attended by the board member and the executive. The President oversees the day to day running of the organisation. In her absence the Executive Director; Program, Planning and Implementation runs the organisation. Type Total Male Female
Board Members 3 NIL 3
Management Staff 7 2 5
Paid Staff 4 2 2
Volunteers 50 30 20
