WHO WE ARE
SWAG Initiative
is a youth-led organization dedicated to ensuring that every GIRL in Nigeria, no matter where she is born or found is empowered to fulfill her maximum potential. Our goal is to promote a safe and supportive environment for the social, economic, academic and healthy development of Girls in Nigeria.
"No country can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women and deprives itself of the contributions of half of its citizens."
- Michelle Obama
Our works
Our Thematic Areas
Every girl in Nigeria no matter where she is born or found is empowered to fulfill her maximum potentials.
My name is Safiya Mustapha, I am 14 years and I am in Jss 2. I moved to Wassa camp due to the insurgency in Borno state, my father took us away from my hometown and brought us to Abuja for safety. I was out of school for 2 years and that made me very sad...
Safiya Mustapha
SWAGEP Beneficiary
I am 16 years currently in SS1 I fled my hometown due to the insurgency with my father to Cameroon and was separated from my mother and brother. When we found out that they were in Abuja, my father and I walked from Cameroon to Nigeria; a journey that took...
Mary Musa
SWAGEP Beneficiary
As an individual working as a Youth Data Advocate in the Data Made Simple Project in my state, through the Peer-led approach have really built my capacity as i had the opportunity to speak to my peers on issues affecting us as young people and..
Emediong O.A
DMS Beneficiary
Through the Data Made Simple Project I was able to give back to my community and other communities in Bauchi State. It was an exceptional experience working with Stand With A Girl Intiative and a vibrant team of fellow Youth Data Advocate that maximized all resources...
Sheila Joseph
DMS Beneficiary
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SWAG Initiative finds, funds, strengthens, and shares women and girls driven solutions that will transform lives in communities. Our partners start by listening to women and girls, who know best what they need, in order to thrive.
Donate for a better society
By contributing to the SWAG Initiative, you ensure that girls are not denied access to education because of their inability to afford it.
Volunteer your time
Our volunteers are the most vital force behind everything we do. Make an impact in the society today by working with us.
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We’re standing with girls in camps for internally displaced persons in Nigeria
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THE UNSHAKEABLE STRENGTH OF WOMEN; A TRIBUTE TO SHEROES OF WASSA IDP CAMP
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HOPE IN CRISIS: GIRLS ON THE RISE, UNSTOPPABLE & UNBEATABLE
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SWAG Empowers 60 Displaced Girls With Education, Life skills
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