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OnAF is a community led development entity established by the Onitsha Traditional Council to promote economic empowerment within Onitsha with a focus on entrepreneurial training, technological skills acquisition, and financial intermediation.

Today at Ime Obi.The OnAF GBV Team had the honour of meeting with Agbogidi. It wasnโ€™t just an update meeting. We reflect...
04/06/2026

Today at Ime Obi.

The OnAF GBV Team had the honour of meeting with Agbogidi.

It wasnโ€™t just an update meeting. We reflected on lessons from months of community engagement, confronted the challenges that remain, and mapped practical steps to tackle gender-based violence right here at home.

When community action meets traditional leadership, real change takes root.

Full report in the comments ๐Ÿ‘‡

What happens when priests, researchers, and community leaders sit down to discuss the hidden causes of gender-based viol...
02/06/2026

What happens when priests, researchers, and community leaders sit down to discuss the hidden causes of gender-based violence?

At a landmark engagement with Roman Catholic priests of the Onitsha Archdiocese, findings from the OnAF GBV Research drove the conversation.

We examined issues that often stay hidden: infertility, chronic illnesses, family conflict, and the culture of silence surrounding them.

The engagement ended with a clear call for stronger referrals, collaboration, and support systems for survivors of GBV.

Full report in the comments.

This wasnโ€™t just another conversation on GBV. It was a demand for action. Todayโ€™s engagement with Ndi Otu Odu produced ...
22/05/2026

This wasnโ€™t just another conversation on GBV. It was a demand for action.

Todayโ€™s engagement with Ndi Otu Odu produced some of the strongest community-led positions weโ€™ve seen yet on accountability, enforcement, and consequences for gender-based violence.

Weโ€™re talking:
- Proposed task force to drive response
- Direct involvement of royal authority
- Clear sanctions for members linked to abuse

The discussion moved past awareness and into structure, responsibility, and ownership.

Full details in the comments ๐Ÿ‘‡

โ€๐ˆ๐Ÿ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ž๐, ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐›๐ž ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ž๐ช๐ฎ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ฌ.โ€That was the resounding message from todayโ€™s GBV Community Engagement between ...
21/05/2026

โ€๐ˆ๐Ÿ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ž๐, ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐›๐ž ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ž๐ช๐ฎ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ฌ.โ€

That was the resounding message from todayโ€™s GBV Community Engagement between the OnAF GBV Team, Mgbedeme, and Ikporo Onicha at Ime Obi Onitsha.

Women in the room spoke openly about accountability, community protection, and breaking the silence around violence and abuse. The conversation was honest, reflective, and centered on one goal: building safer homes and stronger support systems within our communities.

Thank you to everyone who shared their voices and stood for change.

Full report in the comments.

OnAF Advances Gender-Based Violence Dialogue with Ndi Diopka OnitshaNdi Diopka Onitsha just sat down with OnAF โ€” and wha...
17/05/2026

OnAF Advances Gender-Based Violence Dialogue with Ndi Diopka Onitsha

Ndi Diopka Onitsha just sat down with OnAF โ€” and what came out of that room may surprise you.

FULL STORY IN THE COMMENT SECTION

14/05/2026

A cathedral full of voices with one prayer for the Monarch.

Happy 85th Birthday, Agbogidi. ๐Ÿ‘‘

Today, we honour His Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, CFR, mni, Agbogidi and Obi of แปŒnแป‹cha, a monarch whose reign c...
14/05/2026

Today, we honour His Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, CFR, mni, Agbogidi and Obi of แปŒnแป‹cha, a monarch whose reign continues to inspire wisdom, progress, cultural pride, and visionary leadership.

At 85, your legacy lives not only in institutions and achievements, but in the countless lives you have touched across generations. Rare thing, sustained leadership with actual substance. History usually gives people either titles or wisdom, then watches them fumble the other.

May God bless you with continued good health, peace, strength, and many more years on the throne of our fathers.

Happy 85th Birthday, Agbogidi.

OnAF and the Obi-in-Council of Onicha are turning GBV research into action.Today, Ndiichie Onicha backed steps to streng...
13/05/2026

OnAF and the Obi-in-Council of Onicha are turning GBV research into action.

Today, Ndiichie Onicha backed steps to strengthen prevention and response: fair inheritance practices, stiff sanctions for perpetrators, and recognizing emotional and verbal abuse as Gender-Based Violence. Obi-in-Council asked for a formal framework to be added to Onichaโ€™s traditional guidelines and regulations on customary matters.

OnAF will now develop the framework for review and adoption.

Next stop will be an engagement with Ndi Diokpa on Friday.

FULL STORY IN THE COMMENTS SECTION

Phase 2 of our GBV Community Engagement with the Onitsha Youth CouncilOn Monday, members of the Onitsha Youth Council jo...
13/05/2026

Phase 2 of our GBV Community Engagement with the Onitsha Youth Council

On Monday, members of the Onitsha Youth Council joined us for another important session in Phase 2 of the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Community Engagement led by OnAF.

The session built on the conversations and findings from Phase 1, creating space for honest dialogue around the realities affecting families, relationships, and young people within the community.

One major question guided the discussion:
โ€œHow do we reduce violence and build healthier relationships and safer communities?โ€

Some of the key issues and recommendations raised included:

1. The need for stronger community support systems for victims and families.
2. Creating proper frameworks and response structures to handle GBV-related cases effectively and without bias.
3. Promoting emotional intelligence among couples and young people.
4. Encouraging healthier communication and conflict resolution within relationships.
5. The importance of community-based awareness and continuous engagement.

Participants emphasized that addressing GBV requires collective responsibility, not silence or stigma.

We appreciate the members of the Onitsha Youth Council for their openness, contributions, and commitment to building a safer and healthier community.

OYC is committed to partnering with the OnAF GBV Team to amend the VAPP (Violence Against People's Protection) Law to include our key GBV prevention findings from phase 1 Research Study.

The conversations continue. The work continues.

Phase 2 of our GBV Community Engagement at Ime ObiToday, age grade executives and community leaders came together at Ime...
10/05/2026

Phase 2 of our GBV Community Engagement at Ime Obi

Today, age grade executives and community leaders came together at Ime Obi for Phase 2 of the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Community Engagement led by OnAF.

We started with a presentation of the Phase 1 GBV Research Findings by our Coordinator, Enyi Chiebunigom Rita Melifonwu. That set the stage for an open, honest conversation with age grade representatives and other stakeholders.

The big question on the table:
*โ€How do we reduce violence and build healthier families in our communities?โ€*

Some of the key concerns raised included:

1. Drug abuse and its link to violence at home
2. The gradual loss of parental guidance in marriage decisions
3. Economic pressure on families and relationships
4. The need for stronger community support systems

Participants also recommended partnering with the NDLEA for drug abuse sensitization and counselling right here in the community.

GBV isnโ€™t just a big term. At its core, itโ€™s about creating safer homes, healthier relationships, and a stronger community for all of us.

Grateful to everyone who showed up, spoke up, and contributed. The work continues

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