- ARDF launches SHAPPE Project to empower women in peacebuilding and environmental protection
- The initiative, supported by Rotary Club of Ithaca, will train 26 women from underserved communities in Abuja
- The project will culminate in a documentary, workshop, and summit to address conflict and climate change
ARDF is making intentional moves to drive more females into positions of leadership in the country. Image: Getty ImagesSource: Getty ImagesGroup partners with rotary club for women developmentThe project is critical for increasing womens participation in formal peace processes, she said.It tackles systemic barriers and provides women with the tools needed for negotiations, peacebuilding, and climate action.Participants will also be trained to pass on the knowledge they gain to younger women in their communities, Oligbinde added.Project to harness innate strength of womenThis collaboration reflects our shared vision of creating a better world through meaningful action, she said.List of NGOs in Nigeria
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