Category: SDG Journal
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#1000forHer December Food Drive: Three Years of Feeding Hope, One Family at a Time
Every December, as festivities light up homes and families gather to celebrate, thousands of vulnerable households across Nigeria face a different reality, uncertainty about their next meal. At SDGforHer Initiative, we believe that no woman or family should experience hunger during a season meant for joy, rest and community. This belief gave birth to the…
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Empowering Women with Mobility Challenges – HerGoodwill Health Drive
In November, something simple yet deeply meaningful happened at SDGforHer. A kind donor reached out with one clear request: “Please help me give this brand new wheelchair to a woman who needs it.” That request became a life-changing moment for another woman through our HerGoodwill Health Drive, the gift of a brand new wheelchair. For…
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Breaking The Silence: A New Dialogue for Girls’ Future in Africa
They say you don’t step into change unless you believe you belong in the story. On October 11, 2025, The International Day of the Girl Child , SDGforHer Initiative is inviting everyone to step into a conversation too many have been afraid to start. “Breaking the Silence: Menstrual Health, Dignity & Girls’ Futures in Africa”…
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SDGforHer Partners with Lekan Bakare Foundation to Provide Free Medical Care for Women in Nanti Community
On September 26, 2025, the SDGforHer team, in partnership with the Lekan Bakare Foundation, set out on a 25-minute boat ride to Nanti, a small riverine community in Apapa, Lagos. Nanti is a low-income fishing settlement where access to basic healthcare is a major challenge, with the nearest health center is nearly two hours away.…
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SDGforHer Champions Sustainable Career Path for Girls in Olomu Community Secondary School, Ajah
On July 25th, 2025, the SDGforHer team visited Olomu Community School in Ajah, Lagos, on the HerFutureFound Program, as part of our ongoing mission to empower and equip young girls in underserved communities with the knowledge they need to shape their futures. This impactful session, themed “Sustainable Career Paths,” focused on guiding SS2 girls through viable career…
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SDGforHer Promotes Circularity and Champions Circular Economy with HerGoodwill Clothes Drive in Ajiran
On May 31, 2025, the SDGforHer team hosted a successful clothes drive in Ajiran community, reaching and supporting 123 women through its HerGoodwill Drive initiative. The outreach focused on fashion circularity and reducing textile waste, while also meeting a critical need for clothing and basic household items among underserved women. Each woman in attendance had…
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SDGforHer Champions Financial Literacy with HerLittleKolo Initiative in Makoko
On May 23rd, 2025, the SDGforHer team brought financial empowerment to the girls of Ken-Ade School in Makoko, Lagos, through our flagship initiative, the HerLittleKolo Program. This special session focused on girls aged 5–8, introducing them to essential concepts of money management, savings, and investment in a fun and interactive way. Practical Learning for Lasting…
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SDGforHer Champions Sustainable Career Path for Girls in Okesuna Senior Grammar School
On March 21, 2025, the HerFutureFound Program latest stop was Okesuna Senior Grammar School, Lagos Island, where we engaged 88 SS2 girls in a session on sustainable career paths. The workshop started with introductions and an overview of our organization’s mission. We then explored the concept of sustainable careers, linking it to their academic streams—Sciences,…
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Collective Action for Gender Equality: Insights from the SDGforHer IWD Conference
On March 6, 2025, the Sustainable Development Goals for Her Initiative (SDGforHer) in partnership with the Enterprise Development Centre, Pan Atlantic University, organised the inaugural International Women’s Day Conference at Civic Centre, Victoria Island Lagos. The event saw various private, public and development attendees, with active participation from thought leaders and youth advocates. The Conference was an inspiring,…
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Empowering Young Girls with Financial Literacy: How HerLittleKolo is Bridging the Gap
January 24, 2025, marked a significant day for us at SDGforHer. We celebrated International Day of Education by visiting a primary school in Iwaya, Lagos. Our mission was to empower young girls with financial literacy skills through our HerLittleKolo Program. The event was designed to educate girls aged 5-11 on the importance of saving money…
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