About us
Girls Power Initiative (GPI) is a non governmental, not-for-profit, youth development organisation that equips girls between the ages of 10 and 18 years with human rights, comprehensive sexuality education. continue reading
our mission
The mission of GPI as a national organisation is to educate girls between the ages of 10-18 years concerning their health, rights, self reliance skills and needs from a gender perspective through information, communication, counselling and community intervention. continue reading
GPI RECEIVES MACARTHUR AWARD FOR CREATIVE AND EFFECTIVE INSTITUTIONS
CALABAR (February 16, 2012) – The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation named Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Nigeria a recipient of the MacArthur Award for Creative... Continue Reading
Skills Training
We offer free training in various skills for the economic empowerment of girls to reduce the likelihood of compromising their right to bodily integrity for financial returns..... continue reading
News & Reports
EFLHE: GPI Calabar Train More Teachers
As part of the Federal Government’s policy on Family Life and HIV/AIDS Education implementation in schools, Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Calabar Centre held a three day training for secondary school teachers in Calabar to equip them with the needed skills
EFLHE: GPI Benin Train More Peer Educators
As part of the on-going implementation of the Family Life and HIV/AIDS education curriculum in Edo State, Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI), Benin Centre held a two-day training workshop for students from some selected schools and GPI Benin centre girls, from 23rd to 24th of June, 2011.
Ford Foundation Visit GPI Benin
Ford Foundation with an interest to record the progress of Girls’ Power Initiative, get further insight into her current programs, sustainability plans and meet her functionaries, visited the GPI Benin office..
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