As a 43-year-old mother of six in Owhrode, Udu local government area, Delta state, Patience Diojivre watched helplessly, as her husband’s prolonged illness rendered him unable to work, plunging their family into a daily battle…
In her community, Theresa, a dedicated caterer and married mother of three, faced a devastating challenge. She skillfully crafted cakes and pastries, but when her husband fell seriously ill with a stroke, losing his job,…
This is the story of Mrs. Bintu Bello, a woman whose resilience shines brightly in Ado-Ekiti’s Omisanjana Area. A widow and grandmother, she bravely took on the role of caregiver for her grandchild living with…
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 his family’s life, forcing his…
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 task of becoming the sole…
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 of their emotional abuse. The…
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 of minors by struggling caregivers….
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. ECEWS collaborated with Delta State…
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 Akpan Andem, Uyo, Abak, Eket,…
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 girlchild at Christian Commercial Secondary…
