About Us
Alheri Women Initiative for Sustainable Empowerment (AWISE) is a Nigerian non-governmental organization committed to empowering women and girls to achieve economic independence, social inclusion, and sustainable development. We believe that when women are empowered, families thrive, communities grow stronger, and nations prosper. For the past 6 years, AWISE has been training community members across 3 of the 6 Northwestern States of Nigeria on entrepreneurial skills for women and youths and providing micro credit facilities for sustainability.
AWISE was birth in 2020 Mr Luka Abdu from his urge to see that women are also engaged in economic activities in their marital homes after the COVID-19 lock-down in katsina state when markets where locked up and most households couldn’t have access to ordinary foodstuffs. Our activities and expansion are driven by community needs and request for interventions. Hence, we are open for feedbacks and evaluation as guide for our mode of operations.
Who We Are
AWISE was founded with a passion to address the challenges faced by women and girls, particularly in underserved and marginalized communities across Nigeria. Our work focuses on equipping women with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to build better lives for themselves and future generations.
Our Vision
To build a Nigeria where every woman and girl is empowered, self-reliant, and able to contribute meaningfully to sustainable national development.
Our Mission
To uplift women and girls through education, skills development, advocacy, and access to economic opportunities that promote independence, dignity, and gender equality.
What We Do
At AWISE, we implement impactful programs designed to create lasting change:
- Skills Acquisition & Empowerment: We provide vocational and digital skills training such as tailoring, catering, ICT, and entrepreneurship development.
- Girls’ Education & Mentorship: We support access to quality education through scholarships, mentoring, and school outreach programs.
- Health & Wellness Campaigns: We promote awareness on reproductive health, maternal care, menstrual hygiene, and mental well-being.
- Advocacy & Community Engagement: We champion the rights of women and girls, working to end gender-based violence, early marriage, and discrimination, in alignment with global goals set by the .
- Entrepreneurship & Economic Support: We provide training, mentorship, and access to small grants or cooperative support systems to help women start and grow sustainable businesses.
Who We Serve
Our programs are designed to support:
- Women in rural and low-income communities
- Young girls at risk of dropping out of school
- Widows, single mothers, and vulnerable women
- Female entrepreneurs seeking growth opportunities
Our Values
We are guided by:
- Empowerment – Enabling women to reach their full potential
- Equity & Inclusion – Ensuring no woman is left behind
- Integrity – Upholding transparency and accountability
- Sustainability – Creating long-term, impactful solutions
- Community – Working hand-in-hand with the people we serve
Our Impact
Through our initiatives, we aim to reduce poverty, increase access to education and skills, and raise confident women leaders who can contribute positively to their communities and the nation at large.
Partnerships
We collaborate with local communities, government institutions, private organizations, and international bodies such as to expand our reach and maximize impact.
Join Us
We invite you to partner with us, support our programs, or volunteer your time as we work together to empower women and transform communities across Nigeria.
AWISE – Empowering Women, Transforming Communities.