Voices from Our Co-Creation Workshop

Voices from Our Co‑Creation Workshops

In June 2026, SafePath Nigeria convened eight virtual Co‑Creation Workshops bringing together Women’s Rights Organisations, feminist networks, young women, persons living with disabilities, and other marginalized groups across Nigeria.

Participants collaboratively identified and prioritised a research topic addressing an emerging issue affecting women and girls — SafePath Nigeria’s first research output under ActionAid Nigeria’s Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership (RWVL) Project.

The process was deliberately designed to be barrier-free — accessible on any phone, conducted in plain language, and inclusive regardless of literacy level or disability.

What participants said:

“The involvement and inclusion in the co‑creation process was beautiful.” — Benue & Kwara WROs
“The session was very clear and inclusive.” — Kebbi WROs
“Co‑creation is key to sustainable and impactful projects.” — Lagos WROs
“We’ve seen how innovative this process has been and look forward to future engagements.” — FCT WROs & Networks

Year 1 Milestones: What We Have Built

SafePath Nigeria is one year into the RWVL Project, supported by ActionAid Nigeria. We have been busy — not with noise, but with building strong foundations for governance, credible research systems, and respectful partnerships.

Institutional Milestones

Revised Mission and Vision Statements approved by the Board
11 organizational policies revised and endorsed
New office space now operational at No. 39 Ogbatulenyi Street, Onitsha, Anambra State
Board of Trustees meeting held in May 2026
Partner mapping exercise completed — 40 organisations identified across 5 categories
Co‑creation workshops completed across 8 states + FCT
Anambra State Government registration in progress (CAC & SCUML completed)

Out and Learning: AAN RWVL Grant Writing Workshop

Two years ago, SafePath Nigeria operated without institutional funding — surviving quietly and persistently through personal contributions from its Executive Director. That experience raised a critical question:

How does a young, credible, women-led research organization break into a funding landscape that rewards established names over potential?

In May 2026, SafePath Nigeria’s Executive Director and Co‑Director attended ActionAid Nigeria’s RWVL Workshop on Grant Writing, Resource Mobilisation, and Diversification.

The training provided:

Practical tools for diversified resource mobilisation
Insights on strengthening organizational positioning
Affirmation that SafePath’s transition into a research-focused organization is a strategic advantage, not a weakness

SafePath Nigeria is now committed to one non-negotiable goal: Never again operate for two consecutive years without institutional funding outside its primary donor.

The fundraising work has begun — and we are open for partnerships.

Where Monitoring & Evaluation Meets Communications

From 18–20 June 2026, SafePath Nigeria’s Co‑Director and Communications Officer joined Women’s Rights Organisations for a training on Feminist MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning) and strategic communications.

Participants explored how impact reporting can move beyond statistics to become a tool for:

Storytelling
Influence
Social change

Numbers matter — but they rarely capture lived experiences, resilience, and transformation. The training emphasized combining quantitative data with qualitative evidence such as:

Personal stories
Testimonies
Case studies
Community perspectives

At the heart of this approach is a powerful conviction:

Women and girls affected by social and gender inequalities are not merely beneficiaries — they are active agents of change whose insights should inform every decision.

Connect With Us

SafePath Alliance for Women and Girls 📧 safepathng@gmail.com 📧 info@safepathnigeria.com 🌐 www.safepathnigeria.com

📍 39 Ogbatulenyi Street, Federal Housing Estate, Trans-Nkissi, Onitsha, Anambra State

Our Story Na Evidence; Our Experience Na Proof

PATHWAYS – Issue 1 (May/June 2026)