Joy is a bright 13-year-old girl who lives with her widowed mother and two siblings in a small household. Four years ago, she was diagnosed with HIV and was receiving
Idiodo Akpoduado, a seasoned tailor from the heart of Delta State, Nigeria, once found himself entangled in the threads of adversity. Years of financial hardship had frayed the fabric of
Iwebi, a 49-year-old woman from Delta State, Nigeria, had been running a small culinary business to supplement her family’s income. However, when her husband passed away, she faced the daunting
Bukola, a 15-year-old orphan living in Osogbo, Nigeria, demonstrates triumph from trauma. As the eldest of four orphaned siblings living with their elderly and impoverished grandparents, she bore the brunt
Poverty can create a breeding ground for gender-based violence, especially among vulnerable communities. In Nigeria, the recent economic hardship has pushed many families into poverty, leading to the unintended neglect
For communities living in flood prone areas, access to basic resources and opportunities is a perpetual challenge. The challenges are prevalent across the creeks in Delta State, and other areas.
Implemented from 2005 to 2013-2014, ECEWS through funding support from Nkan Uforo Iban Akwa Ibom State USA Inc., provided seed grants to 51 ultra-poor women across several key markets in
Two unique stories from SPEED Project and the ACE-5 Project. First, we encounter, Gbadamosi D, a mentor mother who underwent the challenges of living with HIV while safeguarding her child
Idorenyin Nyabok Eberefak narrates her journey from being a beneficiary of Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) Underprivileged Scholarship Project to becoming a successful tailor and entrepreneur. Idorenyin, once a