Hopeful Women Initiative

08/03/2026

06/12/2025

Voices of Hope at St. John's College , Maiduguri.
Under the orange glow of 16 Days of Activism, Hopeful Women Initiative (HWI) took sensitization and awareness creation to the School.
There was powerful dialogue on this year's 16 days of activism theme: *“Unite to End Digital Violence Against Women and Girls.”*
On our arrival the school gates opened to a convoy of smiling volunteers, colorful banners fluttering: * *.

The management,Teachers and students were happy to see the team and warm welcome were given to us.

As part of our Sensitization:
Types of digital violence were mentioned, platform for the violence were also mentioned with the main victims of digital violence. The implications on women and girls were stressed while letting them know what to do when such habits are observed, that is, where to channel their plight or that of their well wishers.

Action words were raised as:

If you see something, say something.

Say no to digital violence against women and girls.

10/09/2025

Hopeful Women Initiative in collaboration with Education sector partners and UNICEF commemorates international day for Education protection from attack with the theme, Challenging narratives, reshaping action on 9th September 2025 at Pinnacle hotel Maiduguri Borno state of Nigeria.

30/07/2025

Hopeful Women Initiative celebrating with NAPTIP today on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2025.
Human trafficking and other forms of exploitation as grave human rights violations.

This year’s theme, “Human Trafficking is Organised Crime – End the Exploitation,”

31/05/2025

Hopeful Women Initiative, a non governmental organization, implemented a project titled "The Awareness and Sensitization Workshop to Strengthen Community Resilience and Empowerment Scheme" on 21st and 22nd May 2025 in JERE and MMC LGAs of Borno State. With funding and Support from the Government of Norway, UNFPA and AUN, which was designed to address the gap challenges of gender-based violence (GBV), economic vulnerability, and lack of community support systems in conflict-affected communities of northeastern Nigeria.

This intervention comes at a critical time as communities targeted JERE ( Gonikachallari) and MMC (Wulari) are still in recovering from years of insurgency, displacement, and instability. The workshop empowered the beneficiaries; women and youths by increasing awareness, building resilience, and fostering inclusive and participatory community structures. The main aim of the workshop is to empower some women and girls in order to promote peace and mitigate gender Based violence.
Two co-operatives were found and empowered with sewing machines. While cash were given to support those who are into small business to support their business in the two LGAs(MMC/ JERE) of Borno State.

21/09/2024

Hopeful Women Initiative in field for Humanitarian help to flood affected location in Borno with food and food items

15/09/2024

Maiduguri need help !!!
We help humanity in our own little way
Thanks to many who made it possible for this act of kindness to happen
🙏🙏🙏🙏

27/06/2024

Sensitization and empowerment training for participants in three local governments of Adamawa state, Yola South (Sangere), Girei, and Numan Hopeful Women Initiative

27/06/2024

Hopeful Women Initiative (HWI), sensitized and trained women/girls and males on GBV and popcorn production in three local government areas of Adamawa state, which includes Yola South (Sangere), Girei, and Numan, through the technical support of AUN and funded by UNFPA.
The knowledge gained is believed to help keep women, girls, and men alert to know how to avoid falling prey to irresponsible people ( perpetrators) and also step down the knowledge. On the other hand, the training was sought to provide sustainable livelihood opportunities to the participants. Popcorn production is an income-generating activity that participants could easily learn and implement without much stress and in an emergency situation.

03/06/2024

Here's a job advertisement for a Volunteer Program Officer at Hopeful Women Initiative (HWI):
Job Title: Volunteer Program Officer
Organization: Hopeful Women Initiative (HWI)
Location: Adamawa, Borno and Cross River
Job Type: Volunteer and Hybrid

About Us:
Hopeful Women Initiative (HWI) is a voluntary, non-government, non-profit, and non-sectarian organization dedicated to empowering women, girls, and vulnerable individuals in Nigeria. We focus on early recovery, peace building, livelihood, community health, water and environmental sanitation, rehabilitation, gender-based violence, and economic capacity building through skills and vocational training.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Volunteer Program Officer to join our team. As a Volunteer Program Officer, you will play a crucial role in supporting our programs and services, working closely with our team to drive positive change in the lives of women, girls, and vulnerable individuals.

Responsibilities:
- Support program development, implementation, and monitoring
- Assist in community outreach, engagement, and mobilization
- Work with our team to identify and address the needs of vulnerable individuals
- Help build partnerships and collaborations with stakeholders
- Assist in fundraising and resource mobilization
- Support advocacy and awareness-raising efforts
- Collaborate with our team to develop reports, proposals, and other materials

Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Social Sciences, Development Studies, etc.)
- Passion for NGO work and commitment to our mission and values
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Fluency in English (written and spoken)

What We Offer:
- Opportunity to work with a dedicated team and make a meaningful impact
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Data allowance and a recommendation letter for scholarship opportunities

How to Apply:
If you are a motivated and compassionate individual, please submit your application, including your CV and a cover letter, to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!
Deadline: 30th June, 2024