GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE
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OCDI Engages Students at Lasting Heritage Academy on Girls’ Rights, Personal Safety and Digital Violence
As part of activities marking the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child, Olive Community Development Initiative (OCDI), in partnership with ActionAid Nigeria, with funding from Global Affairs Canada, visited Lasting Heritage Academy to educate students on menstrual hygiene, personal safety, self-esteem, and technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV), promoting awareness and safer environments where girls can learn, grow, and thrive.
OCDI Takes the Fight Against Child Marriage to Schools and Communities in Kwara State
In commemoration of the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child, Olive Community Development Initiative (OCDI), alongside its partners, engaged teenage girls at Ansarul-Islam Secondary School and community members in Tegbesun, Ogidi, to raise awareness about child marriage and promote the protection of girls’ rights.
OCDI Strengthens Safeguarding and GBV Prevention Through PSEAH Training
Olive Community Development Initiative (OCDI) continues to strengthen its commitment to safeguarding and gender-based violence prevention as its Paralegal Officer participates in a Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH) / Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEAH) training organised by the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN). The training reinforces the importance of accountability, safe reporting mechanisms, and extending safeguarding efforts to address emerging concerns such as Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV).
End Child Marriage, Invest in Girls’ Rights: OCDI Champions a Future Where Every Girl Can Thrive
Every girl deserves the chance to learn, grow, and pursue her dreams without the threat of child marriage. Through advocacy and the Life Skills sub-component of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project, Olive Community Development Initiative (OCDI) is promoting girls’ rights, building confidence, and supporting adolescent girls to make informed decisions about their futures.
The Violence May Happen Online, but the Impact Is Real: OCDI Joins Stakeholders to Address TFGBV
Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) is a growing concern affecting the safety, dignity, and participation of women and girls in digital spaces. Olive Community Development Initiative (OCDI) joined stakeholders at an engagement organised by Webfala Initiative to discuss digital violence, strengthen awareness, and explore collective approaches to creating safer online spaces.
Building Safer Digital Spaces: Addressing Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence
As technology continues to shape how we connect, work, learn, and participate in public life, creating safe digital spaces for women and girls has never been more important.
Capacity Building for Young Market Women in Partnership with Tech4Market Women
On September 11, 2025, Olive Community Development Initiative (OCDI), in partnership with Tech4Market Women, organized a capacity building session for young market women to strengthen their business and financial management skills and support sustainable livelihoods.
Report, Track and End Abuse
OCDI is proud to partner with NACTAL and NAPTIP to deploy the innovative Talkam case management app, powered by Devatop Center for Africa Development. This cutting-edge platform enables users to report abuse free of charge while supporting partners in efficiently tracking and managing cases. Together, this initiative strengthens the fight against trafficking and abuse—encouraging everyone to take action and speak up through TALKAM.
Monitoring and Evaluation
Over five years, OCDI, through the Women Voice and Leadership project, has made significant strides in advancing women’s rights and empowerment—directly engaging 4,049 individuals, indirectly reaching 1,185,896 people, and connecting with 5,078 individuals through online platforms.