Since 2003

Empowering Lives,
Protecting Rights.

Promoting and protecting the rights of women, children, and vulnerable populations across Nigeria.

Core Values

What Makes Us Unique

Legislative Action

Active involvement in gender bill advocacy and strategic partnerships with the Kwara Ministry of Women Affairs to drive policy change.

Integrated Support

Providing safe shelter, balanced nutrition, and specialized medical care for survivors of GBV through SARC implementation.

Economic Justice

Vocational expertise in Pastries, Arts & Crafts, and Vaseline production to foster long-term self-sustainability for displaced women.

Ending GBV & SGBV
  • SARC Implementation

    Leading awareness efforts for the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in Kwara state to encourage public support.

  • Sexual Offenders Database

    Participating in statewide training to build a framework for a sexual offender list in Kwara.

  • Eradicating FGM

    Abolishing Female Genital Mutilation through community sensitization on long-term health risks.

Education & Crisis Response

Raising funds for children displaced by disasters. By removing financial barriers, we ensure crisis does not end a child's opportunity to learn.

Innovative Photovoice Public Health Advocacy
Monitoring & Evaluation

Our highly skilled staff collect accurate data to establish indicators for intervention, providing evidence-based suggestions for program development.

Proven Impact

Our Success Stories

COVID-19 Intervention (Kogi)

"With support from Nigeria Foundation for Support of Victims of Terrorism, we put smiles on the faces of 250 vulnerable households in Kabba-Bunu and Ijumu LGAs by providing vital aid during the peak of the pandemic."

Women's Entrepreneurship

"120 educationally disadvantaged women were successfully certified and empowered with start-off tools for income-generating activities, transforming them into business owners."

Global Fund Round 5

"Between 2006 and 2008, our team ensured that 21 Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) were successfully enrolled and retained in school, securing their future through education."

Our Documentaries

Project Galleries

Global Partners & Collaborators

SFH DSS NYSC Actionaid USAID INEC NACA VSF

Visit Our
Head Office

Reach out to us for partnerships, support, or general inquiries. Our team is ready to assist you.

No. 2 MFM Area, Opposite Unique Rock Filling Station, University Road, Tanke, Ilorin, Kwara State.

+234 803 966 3193

The Foundation

About Us

Global Hope for Women and Children Foundation (GLOHWOC) is a Non-Governmental Organization founded on 31st January, 2003 and incorporated with the Federal Republic of Nigeria (CAC/IT/NO 25914).

GLOHWOC commenced operation in Kaduna in 2003 with the aims of promoting and protecting the rights of women, children and other vulnerable populations. We raise funds to support the education of those affected by crisis, spearhead campaigns for rights enforcement, and create job opportunities for displaced youths.

Vision

A society where women, children and other vulnerable populations have the opportunity to reach their utmost potential.

Mission

Promoting the rights of women, children and other vulnerable populations through sustainable development.

Operating Principles

Transparency Accountability Commitment Team Spirit Excellence

Priority Strategies

  • Health & HIV/AIDS Mitigation
  • Women’s Economic Justice
  • Policy Advocacy & Influencing
  • Peace Building & Human Rights

Legacy of Action

Past Projects

May 2022

Victim Support Fund (VSF)

COVID-19 Intervention Phase IV

GLOHWOC, with support from Nigeria Foundation for Support of Victims of Terrorism, put smiles on the faces of 250 vulnerable households in Kabba-Bunu and Ijumu LGAs in Kogi State Nigeria.

Kogi State
2018 - 2019

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN)

Enhancing Citizen Engagement

"9,539 beneficiaries reached across 21 LGAs."

Conducted capacity assessment of NGOs in Kogi State and supported 7 organizations as third-party monitors of the National Social Investment sustainability program (N-SIP).

2014 - 2018

USAID / CRS

SMILE Project

GLOHWOC successfully provided a mix of need-based and age-appropriate services to 7,736 Vulnerable Children and 1,823 Households in Okene LGA. Services included HIV prevention, nutrition, and psychosocial support.

Locations

Contact Our Offices

Ilorin (Head Office)

No. 2 MFM Area, Opposite Unique Rock Filling Station, University Road, Tanke, Ilorin, Kwara State.

+234 803 966 3193

Kogi State

Behind NNPC Mega Station, Along Kabba/Okene Express Way, Asanta, Kabba, Kogi State.

+234 706 128 7459

Lagos State

No.153, Iju Water Road, Fagba, Ifako-Ijaye LGA, Lagos State.

+234 806 232 9538

Kaduna State

FF28, Corporate Plaza, Isa Kaita Road, Kaduna, Kaduna State.

+234 806 115 0844

Plateau State

No.1B Richard Street, Murtala Muhammad Way, Jos, Plateau State.

+234 803 701 4590

Osun State

No. 4, Funky Close, Technical Area Oshogbo, Osun State.

+234 808 925 0587