BOWDI Annual Report 2024
A comprehensive review of BOWDI's programs, achievements and impact across Nigeria during 2024.
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We empower women and girls across Nigeria to overcome barriers, claim their rights, and transform their communities through education, protection, and sustainable livelihoods.
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The Bridge for Women Development Initiative (BOWDI) formally known as Borno Women Development Initiative has established itself as a pioneering force in advancing the rights and welfare of women and girls in Nigeria. Headquartered in Maiduguri, Borno State, with a liaison office in Abuja and field offices in Adamawa, Yobe, and Sokoto states, BOWDI has been at the forefront of implementing community-led models that foster protection, gender-based violence (GBV) prevention, mitigation and response, food security, livelihood, and education programs.
Through our comprehensive programs in protection, education, livelihoods, and emergency response, we have touched over 3 million lives across seven states.
We work across six key areas to create comprehensive, lasting impact in the lives of women and girls.
Providing survivor-centered support, prevention programs, and advocacy to end gender-based violence.
Learn MoreSupporting sustainable agriculture and income-generating activities for food-insecure households.
Learn MoreEmpowering women as agents of peace and reconciliation in conflict-affected communities.
Learn MorePromoting economic empowerment through microfinance, entrepreneurship, and social investment.
Learn MoreRapid deployment of life-saving assistance to communities affected by crises.
Learn MoreExplore our ongoing and completed projects making a real difference across Nigeria.
Donor: MALALA FUND
Sensitise Communities on the Importance of educating girls and advocate for access to safe, quality education In two Local Government Areas
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Donor: NHF
Improving Community Resilence Against Water Borne Diseases Through Essential Health Services, GBV, Child protection and WASH interventions in Jere and MMC LGAs of Borno
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Donor: ECHO
Integrated and Dignified Lifesaving Support for Conflict-Affected Communities in Pulka, Borno State and in Majigiri
Learn MoreTransparent reporting on our geographic reach, fund allocation, and impact growth.
BOWDI operates across seven states in Nigeria, focusing on conflict-affected and underserved communities.
Access our latest reports, the GBV handbook and other key documents.
A comprehensive review of BOWDI's programs, achievements and impact across Nigeria during 2024.
Open LinkA survivor-centred guide for front-line responders on the prevention, mitigation and response to gender-based violence.
Open LinkHighlights of our work with women and girls in 2023, including reach, outcomes and lessons learned.
Open LinkStay informed about our latest work, achievements, and the impact we're making together.
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Education empowers individuals and lifts entire communities out of poverty.
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Access to clean water is a fundamental human right. Learn how our water projects are changing lives.
Read MoreEveryone has the right to be safe. Report any concern of abuse, exploitation or misconduct confidentially and without fear of retaliation.
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