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April 11, 2025

Transformative Journey Through the WEP Volunteer and Mentorship Programme: Manbyen Daki’s Story

When I first saw the advertisement for the Women Environmental Programme (WEP) Volunteer Mentorship Program, I hesitated. My background was in business development, not environmental work, and I wasn’t sure if I belonged. But something about it intrigued me the possibility of learning something new and challenging myself. Little did I know that this decision would completely transform my perspective. […]

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September 23, 2024

Strengthening Digital Security and Resilience of Women-Led Organizations in Benue State

In an era where digital threats are increasingly sophisticated, the need for robust digital security measures is paramount. Recognizing this, the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) hosted a comprehensive 5-day training program aimed at enhancing the digital resilience of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) across Africa. Among the ten CSOs selected for this initiative was the Women Environmental Programme (WEP) […]

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December 7, 2021

Nigeria Network of NGOs names WEP among 100 most influential civil society leaders in Nigeria

The Nigeria Network of NGOs names 100 most influential civil society leaders in Nigeria. Our global president @pmachakpa is one among 100 of the quintessential civil society leaders which have been recognized for her work towards the environment and climate change in Nigeria. Civil society organisations play an important role in the country’s socio-economic life contributing largely to both democracy […]

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November 29, 2021

WEP pressed on for the actualization of the proposed Benue Youth Development Commission Bill

Stakeholders engagement is important as it determines the success and sustainability of projects. For Women Environmental Programme (WEP), engaging stakeholders at every phase of the project, do not only bring success but also gives a sense of ownership. As part of our stakeholders engagement activities, WEP carried out advocacy to the State House of Assembly Benue State, Makurdi. The aim […]

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September 24, 2021

WEP hosted stakeholders to an Advocacy Roundtable for the proposed Benue State Youth Development Commission bill

Women Environmental Programme (WEP) hosted stakeholders from Civil Society Organizations, youth groups, Ministries, Departments and Agencies to an Advocacy Roundtable for the proposed Benue State Youth Development Commission bill at Benue Hotels and Resort, Makurdi, Benue State. The stakeholder meeting is a continuation of series of engagements aimed at rallying support for the establishment of the Benue State Youth Development […]

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September 24, 2021

WEP organizes a sensitization workshop on the National Action Plan on Gender and Climate Change for Nigeria

Women Environmental Programme (WEP) organized a sensitization workshop for states in the North-Central region of Nigeria to raise awareness and strengthen the capacity of stakeholders on the implementation of the National Action Plan on Gender and Climate Change for Nigeria (NAPGCC). Being a federal state, national policies in Nigeria are expected to be implemented at the sub-national levels, hence the […]

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September 24, 2021

WEP Launched DeveloPment Series Webinar

Wep Lunched Develoment Series Seminar. These webinars will x-ray topical development issues in governance, environment, gender, climate change, peace and security. While the webinars enlighten the public on important development issues, they will also proffer recommendations on addressing identified development challenges. WEP Development Series will debut with discussions on organic agriculture.

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September 19, 2021

BRIEFING FROM THE RECENT COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE (CoP) HOSTED BY WEP

We hosted the Community of Practice for Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund Grantees in Nigeria. The Community of Practice (CoP) is an activity that brings together Organizations working on GCERF funded projects on Preventing Violent Extremism in Nigeria with the aim of sharing knowledge, experiences and learning. The CoP which is the third and last CoP for the year […]

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August 24, 2021

WOMEN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMME COLLABORATES WITH FEDERAL MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT LAUNCH NATIONAL ACTION PLAN ON GENDER AND CLIMATE CHANGE

The Women Environmental Programme a leading development organization in Africa has once again set a milestone in its quest to mitigate effects of climate change in Nigeria.crClimate change is one of the most dreaded natural disasters plaguing different continents as of today and requires the involvement of all stakeholders’ commitment to change the tide. In view of this, Women Environmental […]

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