The 5th Edition Dinner for Young Entrepreneurs and Leaders was recently held, bringing together young innovators and emerging changemakers for an evening of exchange, inspiration, and collaboration. In her opening remark, the Executive Director of WEPBI, Ijeoma Joy Oguadimma, welcomed participants and emphasized the organization’s commitment to empowering young leaders…
WEPBI August Roundup: Empowering Women, Shaping Futures
WEPBI NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2025 EDITION Welcome to WEPBI’s August Newsletter! This edition highlights our journey of empowering women and girls through leadership, advocacy, and community engagement. From the 4th Annual Jubilee of the Pan-Adolescent Girls’ Movement in Nigeria to our dinner for young entrepreneurs and leaders, and bold conversations on…
WEPBI Leads Nigeria in Celebrating the 4th Jubilee of the Pan-African Adolescent Girls Movement
Women Empowerment Education and Peace Building Initiative (WEPBI), in partnership with the Graca Machel Trust, recently hosted the 4th Jubilee Celebration of the Pan-African Adolescent Girls Movement (AGM) in Enugu, Nigeria. This remarkable milestone marked the first time the celebration was officially anchored in Nigeria, with WEPBI proudly serving as…
From Advocacy to Action: What May Looked Like at WEPBI
WEPBI NEWSLETTER MAY 2025 EDITION
NAOWA 82 Division Chapter Partners with WEPBI to Commemorate International Women’s Day
The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) 82 Division Chapter, in partnership with the Women Empowerment Education and Peace Building Initiative (WEPBI), commemorated International Women’s Day 2024 with an impactful event held at the 82 Division Headquarters, Enugu, on March 14, 2024. The event was graced by the General Officer…
WEPBI Brings Relief and Joy to Ugba-Edogori Community in Enugu State
As part of its commitment to supporting vulnerable communities, the Women Empowerment Education and Peace Building Initiative (WEPBI) visited Ugba-Edogori, a rural community in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, to distribute relief items to women and children. The outreach, held on May 29, 2025, focused on sharing…
WEPBI Executive Director Advocates for Women’s Inclusion in Politics on Signature TV
On April 3, 2025, the Executive Director of the Women Empowerment Education and Peace Building Initiative (WEPBI), Ijeoma Joy Oguadimma, appeared on Signature TV to discuss the challenges faced by women in Nigerian politics and the urgent need for increased female participation ahead of the 2027 general elections. During…
WEPBI Takes Action Against Period Poverty in Ugba-Edogiri
WEPBI today, March 21, 2025, carried out a follow-up outreach in Ugba-Edogiri community, Enugu East Local Government Area, under its One Girl One Pad Initiative. Recognizing the urgent need to support young women and girls with menstrual hygiene education and essential sanitary products, WEPBI returned to the community to reinforce…
NAOWA 82 Division Chapter Partners with WEPBI to Commemorate International Women’s Day
The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) 82 Division Chapter, in partnership with the Women Empowerment Education and Peace Building Initiative (WEPBI), commemorated International Women’s Day 2024 with an impactful event held at the 82 Division Headquarters, Enugu, on March 14, 2024. The event was graced by the General Officer…
WEPBI Joins Amnesty International in Walk to Accelerate Action Against Femicide
In commemoration of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2025, the Women Empowerment Education and Peace Building Initiative (WEPBI) actively participated in the Walk to Accelerate Action Against Femicide. The event, organized by Amnesty International Nigeria, took place at Okpara Square, Enugu, serving as the focal point for the South-East…
Step Up the Pace: A Call to End FGM – Oguadimma Ijeoma Joy, Executive Director, WEPBI
Today, February 6th, we join the world to observe the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). This year’s theme, “Step Up the Pace,” is a call to accelerate efforts to end this harmful practice, which has affected over 200 million women and girls globally and continues…
WEPBI Visits Ugba-Edogiri, Uncovering a Community in Need
Enugu State, Nigeria – On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, the Women Empowerment Education and Peace Building Initiative (WEPBI) recently conducted a familiarization and sensitization visit to Ugba-Edogiri, a small community in Enugu East Local Government Area. The visit revealed a stark reality for the residents, particularly the women and girls,…
WEPBI’s Women Leadership Academy Graduation 2024: Celebrating New Women Leaders
Enugu, Nigeria – December 20, 2024 – Today marked a historic moment as the 2024 Leadership Champions graduated from the Women Leadership Academy at a ceremony held at the Sparks Ventures Hub, Ogui Road, Enugu. The event brought together graduates, dignitaries, facilitators, and partners to celebrate the success of the…
WEPBI November 2024 Newsletter: Empowering Women, Creating Impact
WEPBI NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2024 EDITION
WEPBI Facilitates Groundbreaking Peacebuilding Consultative Meeting in Ohaji Egbema
In a landmark effort to foster peace and harmony, the Women Empowerment Education and Peace Building Initiative (WEPBI) hosted a one-day consultative meeting on December 3rd, 2024, at Umuokanne, Ohaji Egbema Local Government Area, Imo State. The event, supported by PIND Foundation, convened youth, women, men, and other critical…