A decade ago, with just a 20-cent soccer ball and a group of young people who demanded change, a movement was born. Without formal education, a fancy job or money — only a vision for a community that was much more than the poverty consuming its people every day.
Growing up in the slums of Kibera, families could not afford to eat every day, let alone afford the modest monthly tuition for nearby schools. Self-education became a path of resilience — learning from friends' schoolwork, collecting newspapers from the streets, and persistently asking the meaning of unfamiliar words.
WREP's work in Benue State mirrors this spirit of community-led change. Through sustained engagement with women's groups, local leaders, and community stakeholders, WREP has supported programmes that place women at the centre of social transformation.
Women in Benue are not passive recipients of assistance — they are agents of change in their communities. From leading agricultural cooperatives to driving accountability in local governance, WREP's programmes amplify existing community strengths rather than imposing external solutions.
The shining hope for communities across Benue State lies in the resilience, courage and leadership of its women — and WREP remains committed to walking that journey alongside them.