Empowering Widows.
Transforming Lives.
CEDWIN is committed to defending the rights of widows and empowering them through education, vocational training, entrepreneurship, advocacy, and community support.
5,000+
Women Empowered
Creating Opportunities,
Restoring Hope.
Centre for Defence of Widow's Rights in Nigeria (CEDWIN) is a non-governmental organization committed to protecting widows from discrimination while empowering them through education, vocational training, legal advocacy, and entrepreneurship.
We believe every widow deserves dignity, independence, equal opportunities, and the resources needed to build a better future for herself and her family.
Education
Skills and lifelong learning programmes.
Empowerment
Financial independence through entrepreneurship.
Guided By Purpose,
Driven By Compassion
Everything we do is rooted in our commitment to restoring dignity, empowering widows, and strengthening communities across Nigeria.
Our Mission
To defend the rights of widows while empowering them through education, vocational training, entrepreneurship, advocacy, and sustainable community development.
Our Vision
A society where every widow lives with dignity, equal opportunity, financial independence, and access to justice.
Our Core Values
Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, Inclusion, Collaboration, and Service to Humanity.
Changing Lives,
Building Stronger Communities
Every programme we deliver creates opportunities, restores dignity and empowers widows to become financially independent while strengthening families and communities.
Widows Empowered
Women supported through advocacy, skills acquisition and empowerment.
Training Programmes
Vocational and digital skills programmes delivered nationwide.
Businesses Started
Beneficiaries who launched sustainable businesses after training.
Communities Reached
States and communities impacted through our outreach initiatives.
Empowering Women
Through Action
Our programmes are designed to restore dignity, develop practical skills and create opportunities that transform lives and strengthen communities.
Vocational Training
Practical skills such as tailoring, catering, soap making, hairdressing and crafts.
Learn MoreDigital Skills
Computer literacy, online entrepreneurship and modern digital tools for employment.
Learn MoreLegal Advocacy
Protecting widows from discrimination while promoting equal rights and justice.
Learn MoreCommunity Support
Counselling, emotional support and welfare programmes for vulnerable families.
Learn MoreEntrepreneurship
Helping widows establish sustainable businesses through mentorship and funding.
Learn MoreWomen's Network
Connecting women with mentors, volunteers, opportunities and community resources.
Learn MoreMeet The People
Behind Our Mission
Our leadership team combines compassion, experience and commitment to empower widows and transform communities across Nigeria.
Barr (Mrs) Chinyere Charity
Founder & Executive Director
A passionate advocate for widows and vulnerable women with over 15 years of experience in community development and humanitarian service.
Mrs. Chinecherem Onyemkpa
Co-Founder
Leading legal advocacy programmes that protect widows' rights while promoting justice, equality and policy reforms.
Prof. Paul Idornigie
Co-Founder
Coordinates vocational and entrepreneurship programmes that equip women with practical skills for sustainable livelihoods.
Prince Aminu Ado Bayero
Co-Founder
Coordinates vocational and entrepreneurship programmes that equip women with practical skills for sustainable livelihoods.
Barr. Ugochukwu Charles Kanu
Co-Founder
Coordinates vocational and entrepreneurship programmes that equip women with practical skills for sustainable livelihoods.
Strong Partnerships
Greater Impact
Collaboration is at the heart of our mission. Together with our partners, we expand opportunities, empower widows, and create lasting change across communities.
Become One Of Our Partners
Join government agencies, NGOs, corporate organisations and development partners working together to empower widows and strengthen communities throughout Nigeria.
Together We Can
Transform Lives
Every widow deserves dignity, opportunity and hope. Whether you want to learn a skill, volunteer your time, partner with us or support our programmes, your contribution creates lasting change.
5,000+
Women Empowered
120+
Training Programmes
42
Communities Reached