Who We Are...
Women Safe House Sustenance Initiative is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and rehabilitating women and girls from all forms of Gender Based Violence in Nigeria. We provide shelter, legal aid, healthcare and comprehensive services to women and girls of all ages who are survivors of Rape, Domestic Violence, Female Genital Mutilation, Child Marriage and Sex Trafficking. Since 2016, we have created safe spaces for several women and girls to thrive
Impact of our work
1,000+
NIGHTS OF SHELTER PROVIDED
We have been able to provide 1,005 nights of emergency shelter to women and girls facing gender based violence
500+
HOURS OF ADVOCACY
We have been able to provide 750 women and girls, who received 505 hours of gender based violence advocacy.
300+
BUSINESS STARTUPS
We have been able to provide skill trainings and startup businesses for 303 women survivors of violence
300+
CRISIS CALLS
We have been able to respond to crisis calls of violence agianst women and girls with 350 calls answered on our 24 hour crisis hotline
500+
HEALTH EMMERGENCIES
We have been able to provide immediate health services to 515 victims of violence
“I would have died that night if there was no place like this...”
Programs
Women Safe House Sustenance Initiative offers free comprehensive crisis services for survivors of gender based violence. We serve women and girls from Nigeria. Participation in our programs is free and confidential.
LEGAL SERVICES (LITIGATION) PROGRAM
We understand that navigating through the legal system can be expensive, difficult and confusing. Women Safe House provides legal services to women and girls experiencing gender based violence, stalking, human or sex trafficking in Nigeria
SHELTER (SAFE HOUSE) SERVICES
Women Safe House offers emergency shelter at an undisclosed location for women and girls fleeing gender based violence. The emergency shelter offers a trauma-informed supportive environment focused on healing. Survivors can access care coordination, counselling, healthcare and safety planning
COUNSELING PROGRAM
We believe that counseling can be instrumental in helping a survivor overcome that trauma experienced in an abusive relationship or violence faced to move forward. Counseling is available for survivors of all forms of gender based violence, sexual assualt, stalking or domestic abuse, whether it occured recently or in the past. Sessions are offered to women and girls as individuals or as a group
COMMUNITY AND RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS EDUCATION & TRAININGS
We believe that knowledge of is key and that together with an informed community we can eliminate gender based violence against women and girls. We strive to engage, educate and inspire community leaders and members to join us in this belief. We offer a range of free trainings, campaigns, presentations and workshops to spread awareness about gender based violence agianst women and girls.
Join Us!
Volunteers play a vital role in helping us implement services and support many of our activities. Whether you are interested in answering calls our 24-hour hotline, working as care givers, working on our team or any other advocacy area, there is a place for you to fulfill your desire to serve.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Are you passionate about changing your community and ending gender based violence against women and girls? Come join our team of volunteers and staff to make a difference today.
SKILL TRAINING AND BUSINESS STARTUPS
We understand that several women and girls facing gender based violence are economically disadvantaged. We provide skill training and fund business startups for survivors of violence to ensure financial independence
MAKE A DONATION
We provide free services to women and girls in Nigeria. We rely on your donations and support to do so.
HealthCare Services
We understand that several women and girls in Nigeria do not have access to health care after experiencing violence. We provide immediate healthcare services to victims of violence to quick recovery from physical bruises and mental health stability
