Global Hope for Women and Children Foundation (GLOHWOC) is a women-led, feminist non-governmental organization committed to strengthening community systems and advancing equitable access to health, social, and justice services in Nigeria.
We work through strong community networks, social mobilisation structures, and advocacy platforms to improve routine immunisation uptake, primary health care utilisation, and access to essential social services. By engaging households, caregivers, traditional and religious leaders, youth groups, and women’s associations, GLOHWOC increases community knowledge, builds trust in public systems, and stimulates sustained demand for quality services through evidence-based social and behaviour change communication.
GLOHWOC also strengthens community feedback, accountability, and referral mechanisms by supporting timely reporting, documentation, and linkages between communities and government service providers. This ensures that underserved populations—particularly women, children, and adolescents—receive responsive, uninterrupted, and survivor-centred services.
Beyond service delivery, GLOHWOC works in the advocacy and movement-building space, mobilising civil society organisations, grassroots women’s groups, and policy influencers to demand reforms that promote dignity, equality, and social justice. We exist to bridge the gap between community voices and decision-making spaces, ensuring women and marginalised groups are not excluded from governance, leadership, and development processes.
For over two decades, GLOHWOC has been at the forefront of advancing the rights, wellbeing, and agency of women, children, and other vulnerable populations in Nigeria. We currently work across eleven states—Kwara, Kogi, Plateau (North Central); Kaduna and Jigawa (North West); Borno (North East); and Osun, Ogun, and Lagos (South West). Our programmes address sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), access to education and livelihoods, and governance and accountability for social justice.
Our feminist approach centres women’s leadership, voices, and lived experiences across all programming. Survivors and marginalised groups are not treated merely as beneficiaries, but as active agents and drivers of change.
Vision
A just and inclusive society where women, children, and vulnerable populations live with dignity, free from violence and discrimination, and empowered to reach their fullest potential..
Mission
To advance the rights and well-being of women, children, and vulnerable groups by promoting gender equality, human rights, social justice, and sustainable development through advocacy, empowerment, partnerships, and community-driven initiatives.
Goal
To advance gender equality and human rights by empowering women, children, and vulnerable groups to live in dignity, free from violence and discrimination, while building resilient communities for sustainable development.
Core Values
1. Transparency & Accountability
We uphold integrity, openness, and responsible use of resources.
2. Commitment & Excellence
We deliver quality programs with passion, professionalism, and innovation.
3. Feminist Leadership & Inclusivity
We champion women’s voices, equity, and inclusive decision-making.
4. Human Dignity & Rights
We defend the rights of all people to live free from violence and discrimination.
5. Collaboration & Solidarity
We build alliances and work collectively for lasting social change.
WHY GLOHWOC?
GLOHWOC is a trusted grassroots organisation with deep community reach and a proven capacity to strengthen systems that improve health and social outcomes for women, children, and adolescents. We are particularly recognised for:
Strengthening community networks, social mobilisation structures, and advocacy platforms that drive increased routine immunisation uptake and primary health care utilisation
Building sustained community knowledge and demand for services through evidence-based behaviour change communication
Enhancing community feedback, reporting, documentation, and referral linkages with government health systems, improving accountability, responsiveness, and timely access to care
These strengths position GLOHWOC as a credible, effective, and high-impact partner for advancing community health, gender equality, and rights-based development.
Our Institutional Strengths
Leadership & Reach
- Women-Led, Feminist Organisation: Rooted in feminist values, with leadership shaped by the lived realities of women and girls
- Strong Partnerships & Alliances: Active member of national and regional coalitions, including AONN, CISHAN, CPN, CS-SUNN, ACOMIN, Feminist Womanifesto, Women Situation Room Nigeria, GEWE, and WDN Africa
- Track Record of Impact: Over 20 years of delivering results across health, rights, and development, reaching more than 40,000 direct beneficiaries
Technical & Legal
- Proven Sub-Granting Capacity: Successfully managed and disbursed multi-million-naira sub-grants to grassroots CBOs and WROs under donor-funded initiatives (e.g. Global Affairs Canada/ActionAid WVL Nigeria)
- Recognised Human Rights Defender: Played a key role in the passage and implementation of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law in Kwara State; active member of the State SGBV Committee
- Systems & Accountability: Robust governance structures, strong MEAL systems, QuickBooks-based financial management, annual external audits, and Board-level Finance and Audit oversight
