Ojilima Foundation

Ojilima Foundation we believe in a society where an empowered woman is a catalyst for change It upholds integrity, transparency, team work and value for money

Ojilima women foundation is a non-governmental organization(NGO) committed to empower women through health services, educational support, financial empowerment, legal aid and sustained partnership with relevant stakeholders.

Empowering Frontline Health Heroes in Benue State 🇳🇬On May 15–16, 2026 ,we successfully hosted an intensive two-day work...
19/05/2026

Empowering Frontline Health Heroes in Benue State 🇳🇬
On May 15–16, 2026 ,we successfully hosted an intensive two-day workshop in Makurdi, Benue State, focused on scaling up youth-friendly health services for Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) in underserved communities.
We brought together 20 dedicated frontline health workers —including nurses, CHEWs, TB focal persons, HIV counselors, and PHC facility heads—to strengthen care delivery. 🏥💪
🔄 Key Highlights & Impact:
Integrated Care:Equipping providers to seamlessly combine HIV, TB, Malaria, and Sexual & Reproductive Health (SRH) services.
Better Experiences:Shifting toward shorter waiting times and maximum privacy.
Zero Judgment:Training healthcare heroes to deliver empathetic, stigma-free care.
By strengthening our local PHCs, we are ensuring every young woman has access to dignified, high-quality healthcare. A massive thank you to all our incredible participants for their commitment

Fighting Malaria, Empowering Every Voice: A Gender-Transformative Approach🦟✊This World Malaria Day, through the support ...
29/04/2026

Fighting Malaria, Empowering Every Voice:
A Gender-Transformative Approach🦟✊

This World Malaria Day, through the support of GEF, Ojilima Women Foundation (OWF) stood side-by-side with the SMEP, WHO, Concerned Women Development Initiatives (CWIDI), Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Benue State Chapter, Nigerian Red Cross,Harvest FM,BENGONET and other concerned CSOs to declare: “Now We Can, Now We Must.”
Malaria is not just a health crisis; it is a gender justice issue. While malaria kills a child every minute in Africa, it is often Adolescent girls and young women(AGYW) as caregivers, mothers, and community pillars who bear the heaviest burden of this disease.
To end malaria for good, we must move beyond medicine. We must adopt a gender-transformative approach that empowers AGYW to take the lead in health decision-making and ensures no one is left behind in the shadows of displacement.
Our Action in Makurdi📍
We took the fight from the airwaves to the frontlines of our community:
* 🎙️ Radio & TV Sensitization:Breaking down myths and sharing the science of prevention across Benue.
* 👟 Road Walk for Awareness:Making our voices heard and our presence felt on the streets of Makurdi.
* ⛺ IDP Camp Outreach:We visited various Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps, including the International Market Camp, to ensure the most vulnerable are protected.
Delivering Impact at the Grassroots
Working with SMEP and WHO, we didn't just talk—we delivered:
✅ Distribution of Insecticide-Treated Nets (ITNs): Putting the tools for protection directly into the hands of women and families.
✅ Medication & Testing:Emphasizing that every fever must be tested before treatment.
✅ Vaccination & Health Talks:Dr. Ngusuur and our teams led vital sessions on immunization and malaria prevention.

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Two-Day Safe Space Meeting for Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) in Makurdi - Benue StateOn April 14 and 15, a tra...
16/04/2026

Two-Day Safe Space Meeting for Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) in Makurdi - Benue State
On April 14 and 15, a transformative two-day safe space meeting was held, bringing together 30 Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) to discuss the unique challenges they face within their communities.
The sessions were designed to provide a secure, non-judgmental environment where participants could openly share their experiences. During the dialogue, many attendees highlighted the significant barriers they face when attempting to access youth-friendly health services. A recurring theme was the profound fear of being judged or stigmatized for their personal choices, which often prevents them from seeking essential care.
The meeting served as a vital "unpacking" experience. Participants worked together to identify and unmask deep-seated community gender norms that restrict them. These norms often perpetuate the idea that young women should remain silent on matters of their own bodies and health. By naming these barriers, the girls began the process of reclaiming their narrative.

To ensure the participants left with more than just a shared experience, the meeting provided comprehensive sensitization on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). The discussions covered several critical pillars:
Emphasizing the right of every girl to make informed decisions about her own body without coercion or violence.
Empowering the girls to demand healthcare services that are confidential, affordable, and respectful of their dignity.
Understanding the legal and social frameworks that protect them from early marriage and gender-based violence.

The impact of the two days was evident. The AGYW left the meeting feeling more confident and better informed than when they arrived. They departed with a renewed sense of purpose and a collective promise to ensure they are seen, heard, and understood in their communities. By bridging the gap between silence and sensitization, this safe space has laid the groundwork for a future where every young woman can navigate her health and rights with courage.

Today, on World Health Day 2026, the Ojilima Woman Foundation stands with the global community to honor this year’s them...
07/04/2026

Today, on World Health Day 2026, the Ojilima Woman Foundation stands with the global community to honor this year’s theme. “Together for Health. Stand with Science.” We are taking this moment to reflect on our continued dedication to the health and well-being of women and communities.
We commemorate the progress made in global health and recommit ourselves to our mission every other day of the year. Health is a fundamental right, and together, we are building a healthier future.

Empowering voices, shaping futures! Yesterday, Ojilima Women Foundation hosted a stakeholders' engagement on advocacy, b...
01/04/2026

Empowering voices, shaping futures!
Yesterday, Ojilima Women Foundation hosted a stakeholders' engagement on advocacy, bringing together key actors of decision making in the health sectors with Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) to drive change. A policy brief and fact sheet were presented, highlighting the need for increased access to youth friendly health services for AGYW in Makurdi-Benue State. We're proud to have AGYW at the forefront of this movement. Let's keep pushing for a more inclusive and equitable society. We need to have more young people especially young girls and women on decision making premises.

We are committed to ending TB! YES, We CAN
24/03/2026

We are committed to ending TB! YES, We CAN

🔴 YES! WE CAN END TB! 🔴Ojilima Women Foundation marked World TB Day 2026 in Makurdi, Benue State, with the global commun...
24/03/2026

🔴 YES! WE CAN END TB! 🔴

Ojilima Women Foundation marked World TB Day 2026 in Makurdi, Benue State, with the global community! Partnering with the Benue State Ministry of Health, PHEOC-Tuberculosis (TB), Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Program and other stakeholders, we took action against TB.

✅ Sensitized the community on TB prevention
✅ Provided FREE TB testing
✅ Conducted FREE chest X-rays for early diagnosis

This matters because Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) are disproportionately affected by TB due to social stigma, educational disruptions, and higher HIV co-infection risk.

Together, we're building a healthier Benue! 🇳🇬








Ojilima Women Foundation was present at the Physical Coordination Meeting in Abuja (10–11 March 2026), this convention w...
15/03/2026

Ojilima Women Foundation was present at the Physical Coordination Meeting in Abuja (10–11 March 2026), this convention was hosted by ANAYD for the GEF Granteesin Nigeria. The meeting brought grantees together to share progress and align on the 2026 joint advocacy plan for gender equality.


25/12/2025

*Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas from the Ojilima Women Foundation! 🎄✨*

This season is all about love, giving, and sharing. Please enjoy this beautiful video recap of our celebration.

This year’s *Hope for Christmas* started as a one‑day event, but God blessed us with two wonderful days! Over *670 women* joined us, smiling and dancing their way into the holidays. The joy was so contagious that our community even called us *SANTA!*

*Merry Christmas and a hopeful New Year to you all,*
With love,
*Ojilima Women Foundation (OWF)*

18/12/2025

we wish you a very merry Christmas

The OJILIMA Women Foundation is pleased to wrap up the year with our annual Hope for Christmas initiative. This year, ov...
18/12/2025

The OJILIMA Women Foundation is pleased to wrap up the year with our annual Hope for Christmas initiative. This year, over 500 widows received rice, seasoning cubes, and salt in Makurdi, Aichochodo, and Eke-Ajide. We're thrilled to let these wonderful women know they're seen and valued members of our community.

We're grateful for the success of this year's program and look forward to doing more in the coming year. Merci beaucoup, Gracias,Obrigado, Ainya, Msuur - THANK YOU to everyone who made this possible. Let's do it again next year! 👋"
Merry Christmas in Advance to YOu🫵!

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