HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2023
International Women’s Day 2023 theme “DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for gender equality”. This highlights the role of innovation in promoting gender equality and equity. It is also a call to
International Women’s Day 2023 theme “DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for gender equality”. This highlights the role of innovation in promoting gender equality and equity. It is also a call to
Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Calabar represented by Ndodeye Bassey-Obongha (Head of Programs) participated at the just concluded Spotlight High-level Multi-Stakeholder Continental Summit on eliminating violence against women and girls. The
To support the mainstreaming of second Chance Education learner into informal education, GPI held a meeting to validate the mainstreaming guidelines which was developed by GPI to facilitate the process
Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Calabar Center as part of the Spotlight Initiative Project activities for phase two, held a two-day Business Development and Financial Literacy training for over 500 beneficiaries
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is observed every year on the 6th of February. The theme for year 2023 is ‘Partnership with men and boys to
As part of strategic advocacy efforts targeted at improving the SRHR of young women in Cross River State, the state Community Of Action (COA) established under the WeLead project facilitated
Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) calabar center on 19th January 2023 held a one day Meeting to Disseminate the outcome of a situation analysis on Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)
Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) calabar center held a 2-day Capacity building training on sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and inclusive SRHR laws and policies in Cross River State on
Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) is a Nigerian not-for-profit, Non-Governmental Organization founded in1993 and registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission in 1997. GPI currently has physical offices in 4 states in
Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Calabar joins to celebrate the 2022 United Nations International Day for Rural Women organised by Women wing of CAN (WOWICON) with support from UNWOMEN with the
Cross River Child Protection Network (CPN) Visits GPI Calabar Centre. The new leadership of the Child Protection Network (CPN) paid an advocacy visit to GPI Calabar on the 13th of
International Day of the Girl 2022 “Our time is now—our rights, our future” Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Nigeria joins the rest of the World to commemorate the 10th anniversary
Training of Right Holders (RH) groups As part of the activities under the WeLead Project, a 2-day training was held at GPI conference hall from the 29th to 30th
Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Nigeria Calabar Centre held a Monitoring, Coaching and Peer Learning Session with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) as part of activities for the Strengthening Civil Advocacy
Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Calabar organised a one day Community Dialogue with stakeholders on Values, Social Norms and Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights of Right Holders (RHs). This is
International Youth Day 2022 Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Calabar Centre celebrates the 2022 International Youth Day. Each year a theme is chosen to draw attention to a particular issue for
Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Calabar Centre organised a 2-Day training of facilitators for the Second Chance Education (SCE) component of the EU/UN spotlight initiative project with support from UNWomen.
World Day against Trafficking in Persons 2022 THEME: Use and abuse of technology. The World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is observed on July 30 to raise awareness about the
The UNWomen stakeholders consultation on the development of her strategic plan for Nigeria was a meeting to engage government MDAs, CSOs, Media and community representatives on 5 major areas of
2-day capacity building training for selected Healthcare Service Providers. Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Calabar Centre held a 2-day capacity building training for selected Healthcare Service Providers across the 18 L.G.A.s
Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Calabar held a Shared Learning Event (SLE) for community based organisations (CBOs) and relevant Stakeholders on the 7th of April in Cross River State, and 14th
Mapping of Mass Literacy Centres For Spotlight Initiative Project. As part of activities for the second phase of the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative project implemented by GPI Calabar with support
enrollment of beneficiaries for the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative Project. GPI Calabar Centre started the enrollment of beneficiaries for the second phase of the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative Project from the 5th
EU/UN Spotlight Initiative Project – Second Chance Education (SCE), Vocational Skills Training for Women and Girls. Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) calabar center is implementing the second phase of the EU/UN
2022 Social Work/Community Intervention. As part of the criteria for GPI safe space beneficiaries to graduate from the programme, opportunity is given to them to identify certain socio-economic and other
As part of the WeLead project activities aimed at strengthening CSOs movements and networks to advocate for improved access to sexual and reproductive health and rights information and service for
About the WeLead Project. Girls Power Initiative (GPI) Calabar center, with support from HIVOS is implementing the WeLead Project in Cross River State. WeLead is a new, inspiring and innovative
Day of the African Child (DAC) 2022. The international Day of the African Child commemorates the 16 June 1976 student uprising in Soweto, South Africa where demonstration was led
World Day Against Child Labour 2022 June 12 is marked as the World Day Against Child Labour as more than 150 million children and adolescents working in areas that
Menstrual Hygiene Day 2022 Making menstruation a normal fact of life by 2030 Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) or menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) refers to access to menstrual hygiene products
Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Calabar Centre is currently holding a 4-day intensive training on documentation, data use, monitoring and evaluation for selected Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Cross River and
International Women’s Day 2022 Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Nigeria celebrates the International Women’s Day (IWD) 2022. The IWD is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements
Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Calabar Centre under the Sharing Canadian Expertise For Inclusive Development And Gender Equity (SHARE) project with support from CUSO International in partnership with Global Affairs
Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Calabar Centre, Basic Rights Counsel (BRCI) Initiative and other NGOs/CSOs are embarking on public awareness after the passage of the Cross River State Violence Against Persons
As part of activities under the USAID funded Strengthening Civil Advocacy and Local Engagements (SCALE) project, Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Calabar Centre is held a 2-day Bylaws and Positive Action
GPI Calabar is held a 4-day sensitization training on Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV), Child Early and Forced Marriage (CEFM) and related issues for Community and Religious Leaders for
As part of activities for the USAID funded Strengthening Civic Advocacy and Local Engagements (Scale) project, GPI is held a 5-day intensive training on case management, trauma consciousness and resilience
Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Calabar Centre has resumed her Safe Space sessions in both Calabar and Akpabuyo centres. The first day of the session was held on Sunday 16th January
Dear Partners, we would like to appreciate all the amazing work you have done this year. We hope that you are able to rest and reset over the holidays. We
As part of activities for the 16 days of Activism against Gender Based Violence, a Public Walk was held in support of the passage of Cross River State (CRS) Violence
Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) is holding a 3-day training on understanding Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV) and Child Early and Forced Marriage (CEFM) for Local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in
Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Nigeria is marking the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence from 25 November to 10 December 2021. 2021 marks the 30th anniversary of the Global
Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) is the Strengthening Civil Advocacy and Local Engagement (SCALE) project in Cross River and Akwa Ibom States. The project activity starts with 2-day Design Lab and
Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) organized a three days training on personal skill development for young women between the ages of 18-25 years with support from Lafarge Holcim for host
World Contraception Day Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Nigeria, Calabar Centre celebrates World Contraception Day. World Contraception Day is an annual global campaign to improve awareness about contraception observed on 26th
World Sexual Health Day (WSHD) is on Saturday 4th September and is an annual event organized by the World Association for Sexual Health
Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Nigeria is a non-governmental and not-for-profit organization which runs a 3-year comprehensive training
Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Nigeria, Calabar centre in Collaboration with Cross River State Ministry of Education and support from UNESCO is organised a 3-day training of teachers and volunteers on
As part of activities for the Joint EU/UN Spotlight Initiative Project implemented by Girls’ Power Initiative, Focus Group Discussions (F.G.D.s) were conducted in selected Communities in Calabar South and Municipality
Communique Issued at the end of the Media Roundtable to Mark 16 Days of Activism on Ending Violence against Women and Girls and Harmful Practice (VAWG/HG), Held at Girl’s Power
As part of the ongoing joint EU/UN Spotlight Initiative project, Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Nigeria in collaboration with the CRS Ministry of Women Affairs and the Network to Curb Sexual
THEME “ORANGE THE WORLD: FUND, RESPOND, PREVENT, COLLECT!
Update on Spotlight Initiative Project. Some beneficiaries of the Spotlight project in Edim Otop Community started Fashion design and Baking training at GPI center, while other centers are preparing to
GPI Calabar held a meeting with trainers in different skills (fashion design, shoemaking, hair dressing, Computer and graphics, bag making, baking, makeup, etc) from the 10 benefiting communities of Spotlight
Visitation By The EU-UN Spotlight Initiative Project Joint Monitoring Team The Joint monitoring team for the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative Project visited Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Calabar no the 16th of
TRAINING OF BENEFICIARIES FROM LAFARGE HOST COMMUNITIES ON PERSONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT. Girls’ Power Initiative organized training on personal skills and entrepreneurship development for the 2020 batch of vocational skills beneficiaries
MEETING FOR VOCATIONAL SKILLS BENEFICIARIES FROM LAFARGE HOST COMMUNITIES Girls’ Power Initiative held a meeting with vocational skills beneficiaries from Lafarge host communities on the 27th August 2020.The aim of
Second Chance Education (SCE) and Vocational Skills The EU/UN Spotlight Initiative project activities implemented by Girls’ Power Initiative Calabar – Second Chance Education (SCE) and vocational skills are ongoing in
MEETING FOR VOCATIONAL SKILLS BENEFICIARIES Girls’ Power Initiative held a meeting with vocational skills beneficiaries from Lafarge host communities on the 27th August 2020. The aim of the meeting was
The theme of International Youth Day 2020, “Youth Engagement for Global Action” seeks to highlight the ways in which the engagement of young people at the local, national and global levels is
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons THEME: Working on the front lines to end human trafficking Trafficking in persons (Sexual exploitation, forced labour, slavery…) is a serious crime and a
Business Development Training (BDT) Girls’ Power Initiative resumes activities for the EU/UN Spotlight Initiative Project as the COVID-19 lock down has been eased in Cross River State, with strict compliance
Girls’ Power Initiative Resumes Business Development Training. Throw back at last week’s activity: Girls’ Power Initiative resumed Business Development Training for the beneficiaries of the EU/UN Spotlight Initiative Project as
On 16 June 1976 In Soweto, South Africa, thousands of black school children took to the streets to protest about the inferior quality of their education and to demand their
About Menstrual Hygiene Day Menstrual Hygiene Day (MH Day) is a global advocacy platform that brings together the voices and actions of non-profits, government agencies, individuals, the private sector and
I am feeling really anxious about COVID-19 and its impact on my life. What should I do? In situations like a pandemic it is very normal to feel anxious and
Can adolescents catch COVID-19? Yes. All age groups can catch COVID-19. While we are still learning about how COVID-19 affects people, older persons (e.g. persons over 60 years) and persons
How to stay active in and around the home Try and reduce long periods of time spent sitting, whether for work, studying, watching TV, reading, or using social media or
How to be active during COVID-19 You can engage in physical activities during COVID-19 to stay active. Physical activity includes all forms of active recreation, sports participation, cycling and walking,
In the wake of the covid-19 pandemic The World Health organization, WHO has advised that to further stop the spread of covid -19 we must all follow some basic steps:
In 2012, the UN General Assembly designated February 6th as the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, with the aim to amplify and direct the efforts on
COMMUNITY ADVOCACY VISIT FOR THE EU/UN SPOTLIGHT INITIATIVE PROJECT. Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Calabar as part of the EU/UN Spotlight Initiative project held a community advocacy visit to one of
On Monday 20th January, Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Calabar conducted a capacity strengthening/Training for Project staff on Program Management and execution in Cross River State for the implementation of the
GPI Calabar held the first Project Execution Team (PET) meeting for the year 2020. This meeting holds weekly and it’s a forum where the organization’s projects and activities are discussed,
The year 2020 started with a training on Tuesday, January 14 on how Safe Space Lesson facilitators can use the VACOK checklist to evaluate the awareness level of participants during
GPI Calabar joins other Organizations to mark the Human Rights Day which is observed every year on 10 December — the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948.
2019 SAFE SPACE CLOSING DAY On Sunday 8th of December, GPI Calabar organized an event to mark the end of Safe Space lessons for the year 2019. The event featured
GPI in partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Cross River Ministry of Women Affairs, other Civil Society Organizations and groups joined together to rally against Gender-Based
Every year for the past 11 years, the Cross River Network to Curb Sexual Abuse (NETCUSA) which is housed by GPI Calabar has been organizing public education forums aim at
On the 25th of November, members of Cross River Network to Curb Sexual Abuse on Women and Girls (NETCUSA) in collaboration with the University of Calabar Association for AIDS and
GPI Calabar organized a Learning Exchange on System strengthening to End Gender-Based Violence in Cross River State form the 20th to 22nd of November, 2019. Theme: Three days Capacity Building
Today, October 11, is the International Day of the Girl Child. The 2019 Theme is *GirlForce: Unscripted and Unstoppable* Known as the Day of Girls, for short, the International Day
Register your ward/daughters for FREE Safe Space Lessons at GPI from now until December 20th, 2019. Girls will be empowered with knowledge on sexual and reproductive health and rights, life
Girls’ Power Initiative was very pleased to celebrate her 25th Anniversary and the 23rd Graduation/Public Education Ceremony on September 7, 2019! We celebrated graduates from the three-year Safe Space Program at GPI in Calabar
Today, GPI Calabar Staff marks the birthday of our co-founder Prof. Bene Madunagu by paying her a surprise visit. With great joy, all Staff of GPI, Volunteers, GPI Alumni Association,
International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8 every year. It is a focal point in the movement for women’s rights. The socialist movement and communist countries predominantly celebrated
In February 2019, the ICT Officer and the IT Advisor of GPI conducted a training for Staff on how to use the Intranet. This facility was set up in 2018
The World NGO Day is an internationally observed day chosen to celebrate NGOs/CSOs for the community services they render. The aim the World NGO Day celebration in Cross River State
GPI Calabar is strengthening community partners to end Violence against girls and women. #CPGGE #GBV #GPI #Girlchild #Community
World Population Day is an annual event to increase people’s awareness on various population issues such as the importance of family planning, gender equality, poverty, maternal health and human rights.
GPI Social Work is a yearly activity where a community with Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) issues like harmful traditional practices, unsafe abortion, teenage pregnancy, low productivity of
Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Nigeria organizes Advocacy Strategy Development Workshop from 19th to 21st June, 2018 at GPI Conference Hall for over 30 young women in Cross River State. The
On this 6th of February, 2018, Girls Power Initiative Calabar Centre adds its voice to the worldwide chorus of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation. The World Health Organisation defines
Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Nigeria Calabar Centre is calling on all her graduates who are currently not engaged to volunteer their services with the organization. If you are interested, submit
GPI Calabar Open Day for safe space education held on the 21st of January 2018 at GPI conference hall for all GPI girls from all the groups and their facilitators.
Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Calabar in collaboration with 14 other NGOs, CBOs’ and networks took the streets by storm to campaign against Gender – Based Violence in Education which is
UNAIDS launches 2017 World AIDS Day campaign—My Health, My Right GENEVA, 6 November 2017—In the lead-up to World AIDS Day on 1 December, UNAIDS has launched this year’s World AIDS
What is 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence? Women from Lord House Settlement community March in the opening parade for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence. 16 Days
NETWORK TO CURB SEXUAL ABUSE OF GIRLS AND WOMEN (NETCUSA) holds her bi-monthly meeting at Girls’ Power Initiative Nigeria, Calabar centre conference hall on the 26th October, 2017. Members in
Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Calabar Centre organized the Community Partnership Group on Girls Empowerment (CPGGE) annual workshop on Wednesday 25th October 2017 at GPI Calabar conference hall. Community Partnership Group
Strengthen the Community Partnership Group on Girls Empowerment (CPGGE) Consultative forum was held in 4 target communities from October 13 – 17 2017 with the objectives of: Strengthening the community partnership
Every day girls around the world are fighting for their freedom. This International Day of the Girl – join them and raise your voice:
Let’s join the walk against sexual violence on the day of the girl child come Wednesday 11th of October 2017. On December 19, 2011, United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution
The 2017 Batch B media Academy training has began today at the GPI Calabar Centre with an orientation exercise for out-of-school young females between the ages of 18-25 years. In
The Youth Advocacy Group (YAG) is a team of 10 volunteers set-up by Education as a Vaccine (EVA) in collaboration with Girl’s Power Initiative (GPI) Nigeria, Calabar centre in 2017
Abstract This study examined the level of impact of Sexuality, Family Life and HIV&AIDS Education (SFLHE) curriculum implementation in public secondary schools in Cross River State. This assessment was done
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Valentine’s Day, observed on February 14th, traditionally emphasizes expressing love within relationships. However, beyond the conventional gestures like exchanging cards and gifts, this day presents a unique opportunity for self-care
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) – February 6thGirls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Calabar joins the global community to commemorate this year’s International Day of Zero Tolerance
Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Calabar concluded an energetic two-day staff Self- Care and wellness retreat that took place on January 24th-25th, 2024.The retreat, supported by HIVOS under the WeLead project,
Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Calabar conducted Mentoring and Coaching sessions with beneficiary Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Akwa Ibom and Cross River States as part of the SCALE project. The
Announcement: Girls’ Power Initiative Resumes Weekly Safe Space Sessions for 2024!We’re thrilled to announce the commencement of our weekly safe space sessions for Calabar Centre Girls and Akpabuyo centre Boys/Girls.Join
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Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Cross River State had end of year celebration for GPI Centre girls and Safe Space Akpabuyo (SSA) boys and girls on December 17, 2023, at the
Girls’ Power Initiative ( GPI) Calabar, held a one- day project outcome appraisal meeting with WeLead project beneficiaries from across the 18 LGAs in Cross River State.The activity which had
Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Calabar Centre, with support from HIVOS under the WeLead project, in collaboration with the Cross River State Ministry of Women Affairs held a rally to mark
December 3rd every year is designated as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.2023 International Day of Persons with Disabilities is celebrated withTheme: United in action to rescue and achieve