Transforming Lives Through Partnerships
Through our global partnerships with women’s rights organizations and community advocates, we are creating a global network of empowered women, resilient communities, and strong local organizations dedicated to advancing women’s rights.
Strategic partnerships allow us to meet the needs of more women than we can directly support, ultimately making impact on a larger scale. More conflict-affected women get the confidence to raise their voices, participate in decision-making, and rebuild their communities.
Strengthening Community Bonds in Nigeria
Graduates of the SWSN Program in Nigeria took the initiative to conduct step-down trainings— sharing the life-changing lessons of the program with other women in extremely remote and vulnerable communities that remain inaccessible to WfWI programs.
In Dogo Nahauwa, 64 SWSN graduates enrolled 200 women, while in Langai, 525 participants received training on social and economic empowerment. WfWI-Nigeria supported these graduates, who aspire to become trainers across Bauchi communities, by equipping them with essential skills in training management and documentation, and helping them form Village Savings and Loan Associations—further reinforcing women’s financial and social independence.
Strengthening Women-Led Civil Society Organizations in Iraq
With funding from the UK Government’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) UK Integrated Security Fund (UKISF), we are supporting over 30 grassroots, women- led Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Women’s Rights Organizations (WROs) across 19 governorates in Iraq. This initiative is fostering an independent and strong civil society, amplifying local voices in shaping Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agendas.
Adapting to Local Needs in Myanmar
In Myanmar, our local partner launched an innovative pilot—the Adult Engagement Program (AEP). Incorporating elements of WfWI’s Men’s Engagement Program (MEP), this initiative marked the first time our MEP content was delivered to both men and women. By engaging 62 community members, including family members of adolescent girls who were also enrolled in the partner’s training, the program challenged deeply rooted patriarchal norms and fostered greater support for women’s involvement in community life.
Supporting GBV Survivors in the DRC
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with support from our USAID Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) grant, in partnership with the Global Women’s Institute at George Washington University, we established an emergency fund that has provided 30 women with financial assistance to access urgent healthcare services. Additionally, through the Putting Survivors at the Center project, we trained 20 healthcare professionals in gender-equitable and survivor-centered care, ensuring more compassionate and effective services for GBV survivors.
Responding to Humanitarian Needs in Palestine
In Gaza, our partner Wefaq has been on the frontlines, distributing maternity kits to 260 expectant mothers and hygiene kits to 100 women and 400 children. To address food insecurity, 370 families received vegetable baskets, helping to meet their nutritional needs. They also continue to operate community kitchens, serving hot meals with whatever limited resources available to them. Meanwhile, our partner, Family Defense Society (FDS) in the West Bank, has provided psychological and legal support for women survivors of violence, offering safe housing and integrating them into economic empowerment programs.