{"id":66,"date":"2020-09-06T12:48:01","date_gmt":"2020-09-06T12:48:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.keonthemes.com\/gutener\/demo12\/?page_id=46"},"modified":"2024-08-13T22:32:58","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T21:32:58","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wepbi.com\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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ABOUT WEPBI<\/h2>

Women Empowerment Education and Peace Building Initiative is a non-governmental, non-profit and core women-led organization established on the 1st day of October 2016 and registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in January 2018 as BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL GIRLS\u2019 INITIATIVE. The name of the organization was changed by the Special Resolution and with the authority of the board of trustees to WOMEN EMPOWERMENT EDUCATION AND PEACE BUILDING INITIATIVE (WEPBI) on 5th day of December, 2019. The organization was borne out of deep passion for service to humanity and desire to facilitate sustainable development that is people oriented with a global focus. Women Empowerment Education and Peace Building Initiative is working to empower women and girls with leadership capacity, economic empowerment to make them proactive and enable them contribute and sustain the development of the nation through good governance, equality and quality leadership.
WEPBI is an organization working proactively on women peace and security, peace building and conflict resolution, early warning, conflict management and analysis in communal areas and state.
At WEPBI, we prioritize research-oriented approaches and data analysis to guide our initiatives and drive impactful outcomes. In addition to informing our own programs, we also conduct research for partners and stakeholders, providing them with valuable insights and data-driven strategies. This dual focus on internal and external research ensures that our efforts in peace building, conflict resolution, and women\u2019s empowerment are both evidence-based and highly responsive to the needs of the communities we serve.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

THEMATIC AREAS<\/h4>

\u2022\u00a0Peace Building and Conflict Resolution<\/strong>
\u2022Good Governance<\/strong>
\u2022\u00a0Women\u2019s right \/ Economic Empowerment<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Our Mission<\/h4>

To work with women and girls and their collectives to participate in all decision making processes and space that advance their rights<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Our Visions<\/h4>

An equitable society in which everyone enjoys their rights irrespective of gender, creed and other affiliations<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

Our Team<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
\"Ijeoma<\/div><\/div>

Oguadimma Ijeoma Joy<\/h4>

CEO, WEPBI<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Ogechi\"<\/div><\/div>

Ewoh Florence Ogechi<\/h4>

Communications\/M&E Manager<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Anigbo Cherechi Benedeth<\/h4>

Finance Manager<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Ugochukwu Loveth Onyeka<\/h4>

Program Manager<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Williams<\/div><\/div>

Williams Chika Ruth<\/h4>

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WEPBI Milestones<\/h2>

WEPBI Milestones: Paving the Way for Women in Traditional Leadership in Enugu State, Nigeria
In Enugu, Nigeria, WEPBI has sparked a transformative shift. Traditionally, women were excluded from traditional cabinets and decision-making due to deep-seated taboos. To address this issue, WEPBI conducted research, partnered with Open Political Science, and engaged traditional leaders in dialogue, challenging these norms.

The results are groundbreaking. WEPBI successfully altered the narrative, with 137 women now part of traditional cabinets, 37 as town union executives, and 31 in neighborhood watch committees. This empowers women in traditional leadership roles and promotes community development by eliminating harmful practices. WEPBI\u2019s journey exemplifies the power of dedication and advocacy in reshaping deeply entrenched traditions, inspiring change in Enugu and beyond.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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WEPBI MILESTONE<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Meet Our Partners<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
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OUR OBJECTIVE<\/h2>

To empower women and girls to participate in decision making process at all level
To enhance women\u201ds power and involvement in peace building\u00a0
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To build capacity of women and girls for economic dependence ( to raise 1million women and girls that will become unstoppable entrepreneurs in their diverse field)
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To strengthen the technical and institutional capacity of WEPBI for optional performance.<\/p><\/div>

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