Since 1996 · Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
Women shape the future of every neighbourhood.
NIWA works with women, young people and communities to strengthen rights, health, education, livelihoods and meaningful participation in public life.
Rights
Health
Livelihoods
Environment
Where we focus
Change the conditions, not only the moment.
NIWA links individual opportunity with the systems around it: public policy, community institutions, access to water and health, education, livelihoods and the environment.
Helping women and communities understand rights, participate and be heard.
↗02WASH & community healthConnecting safe water, sanitation and health knowledge with daily life.
↗03Education & child protectionSupporting conditions in which children and young people can learn safely.
↗04Livelihoods & environmentStrengthening women's economic participation while caring for natural resources.
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Since 1996
Long-term work is built one neighbourhood at a time.
From women’s human-rights advocacy to water systems, health education and fair taxation, NIWA’s record reflects sustained engagement with the issues that shape everyday life in Ebonyi State.
Read our storyIn the public record
Advocacy that continues beyond the meeting.
NIWA speaks on the impact of new tax laws on women and communities
NIWA outlined plans for community education and monitoring so that tax-policy changes are understandable and fairly implemented for women and low-income communities.
Weekenders Magazine ↗23 March 2024Tax-justice awareness reaches traders in Abakaliki
Coverage of a NIWA-led awareness march at Margaret Umahi International Market calling for fair assessment, public education and cooperation among stakeholders.
The Nigerian Voice ↗Work with NIWA
Progress is stronger when communities help shape it.
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