Empowering communities, protecting lives, and creating sustainable change across Adamawa State and Northeast Nigeria.
GBV SS AOR STRATEGIC REVIEW MEETING IN UYO 2026
In a society where gender-based violence remains prevalent, service providers and partners continue to strengthen prevention and response mechanisms to protect survivors. The North East Nigeria GBV Sub-Sector Area of Responsibility (SS AoR), under the leadership of UNFPA and Ministries of Women Affairs from the BAY States, convened a Strategic Review Meeting and Retreat from 7th to 11th April 2026 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
The retreat aimed to conduct a comprehensive performance and governance review of the GBV SS and to develop a prioritized, result-oriented 2026 collective work plan and coordination roadmap.
Key outcomes of the engagement include:
- Strategic review and adoption of GBV SS priority area strategy.
- Presentation of state-level SOPs and strategic reviews for GBV intervention across BAY States.
- Review and validation of the GBV SS Localisation Strategy.
- Development of a GBV SS work plan to guide implementation across Northeast Nigeria.
- Partners also strengthened relationships through team-building activities and networking sessions. GBV response requires everyone’s support and collective action. Let’s do it together.
ART X IMPACT DISSEMINATION CAMPAIGN — HER VOICE, HER POWER
With support from the French Embassy in Nigeria, Against All Odds Foundation (AGAOF) convened community leaders, women, youth, and partners for the Art X Impact Dissemination Campaign, themed “Her Voice, Her Power,” in alignment with the International Women’s Day 2026 theme: Rights, Justice, and Action for All Women and Girls.
The event showcased the impact of empowering women and girls through powerful testimonies of transformed lives and inspiring performances by children who have returned to school. Through art, music, and storytelling, AGAOF celebrated resilience, amplified marginalized voices, and reaffirmed its commitment to gender equality across Michika, Shuwa, and Madagali.
Her Voice. Her Power. Our Collective Responsibility.
EDUCATION FOR ALL: RAISING LEADERS FOR TOMORROW
Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and dream without limits. Education is not a privilege, it is a fundamental right, especially for the girl child whose future influences generations.
Against All Odds Foundation (AGAOF), with support from the French Embassy in Nigeria through the FEF-OCS project, is restoring hope for families in displaced communities by enrolling 200 out-of-school children (70% girls, 30% boys) across Michika and Madagali LGAs in Adamawa State.
In collaboration with the Local Education Authority and School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs), AGAOF monitors children’s retention and performance in school, providing essential learning materials including school uniforms, exercise books, school bags, and support with enrolment and PTA fees.
The joy on their faces reminds us that when we invest in education, we invest in peace, development, and a stronger future for all.
Together, let us champion education for every child and build a generation of confident, capable leaders.
OUT-OF-SCHOOL CAMPAIGN ACROSS MICHIKA AND MADAGALI LGAs
The AGAOF team, with support from the French Embassy in Nigeria through the FEF-OCS project, engaged communities across Michika and Shuwa Madagali LGAs on the critical importance of education.
Through community sensitization, AGAOF emphasized that every profession; doctors, lawyers, teachers, and leaders, begins in the classroom. This message encouraged parents, caregivers, and community stakeholders to prioritize education for every child.
Adding powerful voices to this campaign, teachers from within these communities stepped forward and actively joined the sensitization effort, speaking directly to parents and community members about the value of keeping children in school. Their presence on the ground gave the campaign a deeper human connection, as those who dedicate their lives to teaching stood side by side with AGAOF to champion the right of every child to learn.
Moments like these remind us why we do what we do, ensuring access to quality education, amplifying the voices of those closest to the classroom, and leaving no child behind.
STRENGTHENING CAPACITY FOR GREATER IMPACT
Against All Odds Foundation (AGAOF) successfully completed a 4-Day Intensive Staff Training on Programme Management and Grant Proposal Writing, facilitated by Jiriskills Consult Services Ltd under the project “Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Integrating Gender in Climate Security Initiatives in Northeast Nigeria,” funded by WPHF and UN Women.
The training enhanced staff capacity to design results-driven, evidence-based programmes and strengthened approaches to project methodology, risk mitigation, safeguarding integration, and results measurement. Staff are now better positioned to deliver accountable, high-impact interventions to the communities AGAOF serves.
At AGAOF, we believe strong systems create lasting change.
From Policy to Practice: AGAOF Validates Climate and Gender Assessment Tool Aligned with Nigeria's National Frameworks
Under the institutional funding project from the Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) and UN Women, Against All Odds Foundation (AGAOF), in collaboration with its Consultant and UN Women, developed a Climate Resilient Gender Sensitive Assessment Tool, a practical guide for programme planning, assessments, and reporting that ensures climate and gender considerations are integrated at every stage of the programme cycle.
AGAOF convened key stakeholders for a Strategic Planning and Validation Workshop to assess and validate the tool, which is designed for use by Government, humanitarian and development partners, and other institutions.
The toolkit aligns with Nigeria’s National Gender Policy, the National Adaptation Plan (NAP), Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), UNFCCC gender action frameworks, and SDGs 5, 13, and 16.
This is a call to action for partners to promote climate-resilient and gender-sensitive programming across Nigeria.
Building Resilient Futures: AGAOF Trains Board, Staff and Volunteers on Climate Resilient Gender Mainstreaming in Northeast Nigeria
Under the institutional funding project from the Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) and UN Women, Against All Odds Foundation (AGAOF), in collaboration with its Consultant and UN Women, developed a Climate Resilient Gender Sensitive Assessment Tool, a practical guide for programme planning, assessments, and reporting that ensures climate and gender considerations are integrated at every stage of the programme cycle.
AGAOF convened key stakeholders for a Strategic Planning and Validation Workshop to assess and validate the tool, which is designed for use by Government, humanitarian and development partners, and other institutions.
The toolkit aligns with Nigeria’s National Gender Policy, the National Adaptation Plan (NAP), Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), UNFCCC gender action frameworks, and SDGs 5, 13, and 16.
This is a call to action for partners to promote climate-resilient and gender-sensitive programming across Nigeria.
STRENGTHENING INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY FOR GENDER IN CLIMATE SECURITY
Against All Odds Foundation (AGAOF) is committed to promoting climate-resilient and gender-sensitive programming that translates into impactful advocacy and community-centred interventions.
Under the WPHF/UN Women-supported project, AGAOF conducted a strategic training for staff on effective advocacy and community engagement on climate security and gender-specific response. The training offered practical knowledge and field experience on climate security, well-beinga concept centred on the safety, peace, and wellbeing of people, the environment, and institutions.
The training also emphasized the urgent need to integrate climate-resilient and gender-sensitive programming, particularly in Northeast Nigeria, where climate impacts, conflict dynamics, and gender inequalities converge.
GENDER RESPONSIVE BUDGETING WORKSHOP IN MADAGALI AND MICHIKA LGAs
Aid for African Women and Girls, with support from Against All Odds Foundation (AGAOF) under the FEF-OSC Project, successfully hosted a Gender Responsive Budgeting Workshop for local government stakeholders from Madagali and Michika LGAs at the General Buba Marwa Civic Centre, Michika.
Participants from the Finance Department, Budget Office, Accounts Unit, Procurement, and other key departments came together to strengthen their understanding of how public budgets can better reflect the needs of women and girls in their communities.
As an outcome, departments present committed to adopting inclusive gender-responsive budgeting practices, a big step for inclusive development in Adamawa State.
16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM: AGAOF Sensitizes GDSS Capital School Students on GBV and Digital Safety
As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Against All Odds Foundation (AGAOF), with support from the Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) and UN Women, engaged students of GDSS Capital School, Yola in a sensitization session on gender-based violence and digital safety.
The session featured the GBV Avengers Game, an interactive card-matching activity that helped students identify different forms of abuse and link them with appropriate prevention and response strategies. Through teamwork and play-based learning, students actively participated, deepened their understanding, and built confidence to speak up against violence.
AGAOF at the Global Stage: Executive Director Represents at 6th Africa High-Level Forum on Women, Peace and Security in Tunis, Tunisia
Against All Odds Foundation (AGAOF) is proud to share the participation of our Executive Director at the 6th African High-Level Forum on Women, Peace and Security, held in Tunis, Tunisia from 9th to 10th December 2025.
Convened by the African Union Commission (AUC) through the Office of the Chairperson’s Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security, in partnership with the Government of Tunisia and the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN), the Forum was held under the theme: “25 Years of UNSCR 1325: Leveraging Multilateral Diplomacy to Reinforce Africa’s Women, Peace and Security Agenda in a Shifting Global Order.”
The Forum addressed rising geopolitical tensions, economic instability, climate-related insecurities, and the erosion of multilateral consensus reshaping international cooperation. It brought together AU member states, regional and international organisations, and civil society to advance solidarity and coordinated action on peace and security.
AGAOF’s participation underscores our commitment to advancing women’s rights, peace, and security, and to strengthening multilateral efforts for a more inclusive and secure Africa.
Digital Violence is Real Violence: AGAOF and Partners Host Radio Talk Show to Protect Women and Girls Online
As part of the global 16 Days of Activism campaign, Against All Odds Foundation (AGAOF), in collaboration with the Ministry of Women Affairs and the Network of Women-Led Organisations (NAWLO) in Adamawa State, with sponsorship from the Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) and UN Women, hosted a radio talk show on “Understanding Digital Violence in Our Modern World.”
The show raised awareness about cyberbullying, online harassment, and digital abuse that affect women and girls every day.
Our message is clear: Digital violence is real violence. It is harmful, unacceptable, and preventable.
Let us unite to build safer online spaces built on respect, dignity, and kindness.
Breaking Barriers: AGAOF Equips Disability Centres in Adamawa State with Assistive Tools for Greater Independence
Against All Odds Foundation (AGAOF) marked the International Day of Persons with Disability under the theme: “Fostering Disability-Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress.”
A society is truly developed when everyone, regardless of ability, can be heard, contribute, belong, and thrive. Inclusion is not optional; it is a right and a responsibility.
With funding from the French Embassy in Nigeria, AGAOF supported disability centres in Michika and Madagali LGAs, Adamawa State, with assistive tools and visibility items including tricycles, wheelchairs, crutches, white canes, and walking sticks, promoting independence, inclusion, and social progress.
Join us in building a world where everyone can thrive.
Education is a Right: AGAOF Enrols 200 Out-of-School Children Across Michika and Madagali LGAs
Every child deserves a chance to learn. Access to education is a fundamental right, especially for the girl child.
Against All Odds Foundation (AGAOF), with support from the French Embassy in Nigeria through the French Embassy Fund for Civil Society (FEF-OCS) project, is promoting access to education for vulnerable and marginalised children across Michika and Madagali LGAs in Adamawa State.
In collaboration with the Local Education Authority and School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs), AGAOF is ensuring the enrolment of 200 out-of-school children (70% female, 30% male). Each child received school bags, exercise books, uniforms, and support with enrolment and PTA fees to aid their retention in school.
Together, let us support and promote the girl child’s education..
Education is a Right: AGAOF Enrols 200 Out-of-School Children Across Michika and Madagali LGAs
Every child deserves a chance to learn. Access to education is a fundamental right, especially for the girl child.
Against All Odds Foundation (AGAOF), with support from the French Embassy in Nigeria through the French Embassy Fund for Civil Society (FEF-OCS) project, is promoting access to education for vulnerable and marginalised children across Michika and Madagali LGAs in Adamawa State.
In collaboration with the Local Education Authority and School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs), AGAOF is ensuring the enrolment of 200 out-of-school children (70% female, 30% male). Each child received school bags, exercise books, uniforms, and support with enrolment and PTA fees to aid their retention in school.
Together, let us support and promote the girl child’s education..
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