We are Nigeria's leading heart and mind charity for underprivileged women and youths — giving every woman and young girl the voice, skills, and support they deserve.
We don't just feed people with fish — we train and skill them to catch fish themselves. Every programme is designed to uplift, upskill, and create a lasting ripple effect.
Our flagship annual empowerment event. We train women in candle-making, soap, fashion design, catering, and more. Beneficiaries become entrepreneurs who train others — creating a ripple effect.
A week-long medical outreach providing free insecticide nets, anti-malaria drugs, HIV tests, blood sugar checks, hepatitis tests, dental checks, and delivery kits for pregnant women.
We put smiles on the faces of indigent women and widows during the festive season through surprise gift packs, food items, clothes and shoes — because the festive season should be felt by all.
Seminars, workshops, debates, health talks and campaigns to celebrate the girl child, advocate for better living, gender balance and speak up against stereotypes that hold women back.
Raising awareness on widowhood abuse, maltreatment and economic deprivation. We provide means of help for women living in widowhood and suffering from rejection and injustice.
Powered with the Lagos State Ministry (WAPA), this free program targets 500+ widows for vocational training: hair braiding, makeup, fabric stoning, catering, soap-making, leatherworks and more.
Educative and enlightenment programs including outreaches, seminars, awareness rallies and round-table discussions — held in partnership with the Lagos Government Education Authority.
Incorporated at the Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja under the Trusteeship Act as a non-political, non-religious, non-profit organisation.
A social entrepreneur, lawyer, and UN Ambassador for Peace, Justice & Human Rights. Her passion for humanitarian and community service drives Juliz W&YEI. She is a Lady of Saint Christopher of the Anglican Communion and has received multiple international awards for her benevolent services.
Called to the Nigerian Bar in March 1995, he is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (elevated 2017) and Principal of Aequitas Chambers. He is a leading practitioner in criminal law, election law and commercial law, with offices in Asaba, Lagos and Abuja.
We are grateful to our partners and sponsors who make our programmes possible and amplify our impact across Nigeria.
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Get In TouchWomen and youth are the bedrock of society. Empower them and it consistently trickles down into the life of every child — creating stable homes, stable lives, a better nation.
Every widow should have the opportunity to rebuild their life, be self-reliant in a trade or job, and raise responsible children.
Indigent women must be supported to live dignified lives — having a trade, a job, and a future.
Women subject to abuse must be supported to rebuild their lives, attain skills, and live dignified, contributing lives.
Where a widow or indigent woman has immediate need in health, mental, nutrition or education — that need must be met.
The voice of women and girls should be heard in every space and at every level of society.
"A world safe for every child — as set out by UNICEF. Women and youth are the bedrock and main carers in our society."
— JULIZ W&YEI Mission Statement
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Fund essential programmes, skill training, medical outreach, and emergency support for women and youth across Nigeria.
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Registered with CAC & Lagos State Ministry of Youth & Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation
Juliz Widows & Youth Empowerment Initiative is Nigeria's leading heart and mind charity for underprivileged women and youths. We are committed to giving every underprivileged woman and young girl a voice.
We work in spaces deemed poor, indigent, unsuitable and uncultured — helping women and youth tackle the barriers they face and supporting them to create empowering lives for themselves, their families and the community.
To empower underprivileged women and youths through relevant education, skills development, innovative healthcare and focused livelihood programs.
We reach out to widows, abused women, single mothers and street youth — those who need the most help. In just 2 years, we have reached over 500 women and youths.
We design programmes that reshape mindsets, enabling underprivileged women and youths to believe in their potential, speak with power, and do great things.
We train women and youths to identify their strengths, a trade, or a skill — ensuring every hand is empowered to generate income and strive for good.
We take time to listen to every woman, youth and community, because every voice deserves to be heard and treated as important.
We build the courage in women and youths to speak, act, reclaim and rebuild their lives even in the face of fear and uncertainty.
We enshrine accountability and transparency into all we do, upholding integrity at all times.
We give everyone the chance to be empowered. No woman or youth should be classed lower — everyone has what it takes.
Deliver skill development training programs for women and youth in our society.
Work with adolescent girls to protect their health and rights through sexual and reproductive health counselling and education.
Co-operate with governmental organizations to redress poverty and improve the health status of women.
Organize women and youth empowerment and skills development programs for economic and social independence.
Provide immediate and emergency help in crisis situations.
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"Finding myself among the needy made me realize they are just disadvantaged — what they need is help and support."
— Mrs. Bridget Oghale Nweze, Co-Founder