Women Support Women Community Network

Bridging the gap —
empowering women
across Nigeria

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Advocacy  ·  Inclusion  ·  Empowerment  ·  Community  ·  Change

10+
Advocacy pillars
2019
Year founded
NG
Serving Nigeria
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About WOSCONET

Who we are & what we stand for

Women Support Women Community Network (WOSCONET) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to advancing women's rights, gender equality, and the empowerment of women and girls across Nigeria.

We work across 10 advocacy pillars — from governance and education, to healthcare, disability rights, and environmental justice — complementing government and institutional efforts to build an inclusive nation.

Registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission, WOSCONET operates from Enugu State with national reach and global partnerships.

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Amb. Amaka Judith Nweke JP — Founder, WOSCONET
Women Support Women Community Network — Enugu, Nigeria
Our work

10 pillars of advocacy

WOSCONET's work is structured around ten advocacy pillars that address the most critical challenges facing women, girls, and marginalized communities in Nigeria. Each pillar drives focused, measurable action.

01

Women in Governance

Promoting women's political participation through voter education, gender quota advocacy, and leadership training.

02

Women in Education

Advancing access to quality education for girls and women, including scholarships and mentorship.

03

Menstrual Hygiene

Distributing sanitary pads, building toilet facilities, and teaching hygiene practices to keep girls in school.

04

Women's Health

Maternal health campaigns, free medical outreaches, and awareness on reproductive and general wellness.

05

Children's Rights

Advocacy against child labour, trafficking, and abuse — championing the rights and welfare of every child.

06

Disability Rights

Distributing mobility aids, promoting inclusive policies, and providing support for people with disabilities.

07

Economic Empowerment

Entrepreneurship training, market linkages, and financial literacy for women in under-resourced communities.

08

WASH Programs

Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene advocacy ensuring clean water and proper sanitation for all communities.

09

Climate & Environment

Building community resilience to climate change and empowering women as environmental stewards.

10

Peace & Security

Promoting women's roles in conflict resolution and advancing the UN's Women, Peace & Security agenda in Nigeria.

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Patience N. Ezeaku
Patience N. Ezeaku
President, Women Support Women Community Network (WOSCONET)
A message from our President

Leadership rooted in community

"We believe that when one woman rises, she lifts others with her. Our network exists to make that rising possible — for every woman, in every community."

Patience N. Ezeaku leads WOSCONET with a commitment to inclusive, transparent, and community-centred advocacy. Under her leadership, WOSCONET has expanded its programs, deepened its partnerships, and amplified its impact across Enugu State and beyond.

Her vision is a Nigeria where no woman is left behind — where access to education, healthcare, safety, and opportunity is a right, not a privilege.

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