About us

Hope for the Future of Women

Who are we?

The Centre for Women’s Health and Information (CEWHIN) is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the rights of women and girls, with a special focus on reproductive health and gender equality. Since its establishment in 2003, CEWHIN has championed a future where every woman and girl can achieve holistic well-being – mentally, socially, and physically. Our mission is to empower individuals and communities, driving meaningful social change through targeted interventions that bridge health, education, and human rights.

Our Vision

A society where women and girls are empowered to realise their mental, social and physical wellbeing.

Our Mission

To promote women and girls’ wellbeing by strengthening systems and institutions through advocacy, empowerment, capacity strengthening (building), action-oriented research and information sharing.

Our Core Values

CEWHIN is guided by the following values, the acronym “CEWHIN” defined below:

Collaboration

We prioritize collaboration, fostering respectful engagement with our service communities and stakeholders. We value community inclusion and strive for community ownership of our projects. Additionally, we actively collaborate with similar organizations to advocate for women’s human rights.

Equality

Equality is a fundamental principle at CEWHIN. We employ equitable strategies and non-discriminatory processes, treating all individuals fairly and justly.

Wellbeing

The well-being of our employees, partners, and beneficiaries is of utmost importance. We create an environment that supports and nurtures their well-being, prioritizing their welfare and quality of life, enabling them to thrive.

Healthy Environment

CEWHIN is dedicated to maintaining a healthy environment for its staff and beneficiaries. We integrate health and safety principles into all aspects of our work, ensuring a safe and injury-free workplace. Our commitment extends to continuously improving our environmental health and safety standards.

Integrity

Integrity is at the core of everything we do at CEWHIN. We execute projects with honesty and transparency, building and maintaining public confidence in our organization. We act in good faith, observe procedural fairness, and avoid any improper use of our powers or positions.

Networking

Networking is essential to our success. We work collaboratively with professionals in our field and like-minded organizations, fostering strong partnerships to deliver excellent service to our clients.

Our Goals

At CEWHIN, we champion the rights and well-being of women and girls through advocacy, education, and support. Our goal is to create a society where every woman and girl can thrive.

01.

To build the capacities of women and young girls for creating long-term solutions to the challenges that they face.

02.

To end all forms of violence against women and girls.

03.

To act as a catalyst in the promotion of women’s human rights through information, exchange of ideas and the development of resources.

04.

To promote women’s economic rights and empower them with control over their resources.

05.

To provide consultancy services on issues relating to human development and social change.

06.

To provide useful and timely information on issues relating to women and young girls towards promoting good governance for the promotion of the desired social change in Nigeria.

Our Founders

Adebanke Akinrimisi

Atinuke Odukoya

Our Board Members

Toun Okewale-Sonaiya

Otive Igbuzor

Adebisi Adeyemi

Timi Akinrimisi

Mariya Shuaibu Suleiman

Atinuke Odukoya

Adetola Oladotun

Nathaniel Alabi

Funmi Onoja

Atinuke Odukoya

Faith Isiramen

Julia Afachung

Funmilayo Abdullahi

Kehinde Adekunle

Tobi Opadokun

Jennifer Ibe

Simisola Raji

Temidayo Aribanusi

Radiyat Farayola