Adesuwa Tope Imasekha, founder of Women Impacting Nigeria (WIN), is a leading voice in addressing gender-based disparities, promoting financial independence, and advocating for a society where women and girls can live without the constraints of hunger, violence, or discrimination. Through her leadership, WIN has transformed the lives of over 800,000 women and girls across Nigeria.
Founding Women Impacting Nigeria (WIN)
Adesuwa Imasekha founded WIN to tackle pressing issues such as gender inequality, poverty, violence, and limited access to education among women. Inspired by the struggles of women across Nigeria, she envisioned an organisation capable of driving grassroots change and empowering women to lead independent, fulfilling lives.
WIN is a female-led, not-for-profit organisation committed to achieving gender equality and empowering women and girls. The organisation aligns its mission with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on education, healthcare, skills development, and community participation. At its core, WIN seeks to ensure that women and girls have equal access to health services, reduced neonatal and maternal deaths, economic autonomy, and freedom from violence.
The organisation aims to achieve gender equality and empower women and girls through programs that fight for their rights. Its objectives include:
- Supporting women-led small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
- Providing educational and financial resources for underserved women.
- Advocating for gender equality and combating systemic violence.
- Delivering community-oriented initiatives for sustainable development.
In fighting for gender equality, Adesuwa Imasekha conducts public awareness campaigns to educate communities on its importance. Her initiative further promotes policies and practices supporting women’s rights in education, employment, and leadership. In addition, they equip women with leadership skills to advocate for their rights and the rights of others.
Additionally, the organisation has spearheaded impactful campaigns to combat violence and discrimination, including gender-based violence (GBV) awareness campaigns, anti-discrimination advocacy, and community workshops. They also offer support networks, counselling, and resources for survivors of violence to help them rebuild their lives.
Their focus is specifically on underserved women, often excluded from mainstream opportunities. Adesuwa Imasekha is creating targeted programs that help these women break cycles of poverty, achieve financial independence, and contribute to their communities. With this approach, the vulnerable groups in society are included in the economy.
Women entrepreneurs who have benefited from the WIN Foundation have been empowered with financial literacy training, microfinancing opportunities, skills mentorship and support, workshops and networking opportunities.
With over 200,000 members and volunteers, WIN operates across Nigeria’s 36 states and has impacted over 800,000 women and girls. The road to gender equality in Africa is long, but with efforts like this, women have a shot at fighting for equal opportunities.
