Aswhan Kebbi

21/04/2026

Exciting News!!!

As part of efforts to promote and protect the rights of women and girls in Nigeria, , with support from through the Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership Nigeria (RWVL-N) Project, announces the commencement of a five year project in the FCT, Imo and Plateau state, with a focus on Economic empowerment and increased knowledge on SRHR aimed at achieving Improved health, well-being, and rights protection of women and girls living with HIV in Nigeria through strengthened mental health support, increased knowledge of SRHR and GBV, reduced stigma, and institutionalized enforcement of gender-friendly and anti-discrimination policies.

This project is fully funded by Global Affairs Canada.

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05/04/2026

Big News for Kebbi State!
Change is coming to Kebbi State as the Strengthening Social protection systems for gender transformative and climate smart safety net (SOSAN) project Funded by the European Union and led by Oxfam in consortium with ASWHAN, Solidarity international and Jireh Doo foundation.
held a State level inception meeting in Kebbi State.
The Governor of Kebbi State who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Umar Abubakar Tafida and the First Lady who was represented by Hajiya Ramatu Usman-Dabai of the Ministry of Livestock Development and Fisheries, they pledged their full support to make sure this project isn't just a moment, but a lasting movement for human development.

This €10 million initiative is a massive step toward ending poverty and building climate resilience in our communities.
Here’s a look at the impact:
* Direct Support: Over 44,740 vulnerable households (roughly 328,000 individuals) across 6 LGAs will benefit directly.
* Empowering People: Secure cash transfers will put capital directly into the hands of those who need it most, alongside vocational training in IT and e-commerce for over 2,000 women and youth.
* Food Security: We’re talking 315 community food banks to fight hunger during lean seasons and climate-smart training for our farmers.
* Modern Systems: The project will help Kebbi establish a transparent, automated State Social Safety Net Register to ensure aid always reaches the right people.
Together with the consortium we’re focusing on agriculture, livelihood support, and a brighter future for every child and family in Kebbi State.
Oxfam in Nigeria
Association of Women Living with Hiv/aids in Nigeria

05/04/2026

A united front for Kebbi State!

Yesterday marked a major milestone with our state level inception meeting for the EU SOSAN project in Birnin Kebbi.

We were incredibly honoured to have the Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, and representatives for the First Lady, Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir, join us to champion social protection.

As featured in the news today, we are targeting over 44,000 households, aiming to directly benefit 328,838 individuals through climate smart agriculture, secure cash transfers, and the creation of 315 local food banks. The journey to reduce multidimensional poverty has officially started! Swipe to see the highlights and the amazing stakeholders who made it happen.

For more details on this €10 million intervention, check out the coverage by Independent Newspaper: https://independent.ng/eu-sosan-oxfam-collaborate-with-kebbi-on-social-safety-net-target-over-44000-households/

05/04/2026

09/03/2026

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05/03/2026

ASWHAN Kebbi State Chapter is honored to host the Country Director of Oxfam Tijani Ahamed Hamza and his team in our office today, who is on a familiarization/ inception meeting with stakeholders in Kebbi state His visit to the state is in preparation to the launch of the EU SOSAN PROJECT in Kebbi State. Association of Women Living with Hiv/aids in Nigeria