PAN AFRICAN PURPOSE-DRIVEN WOMEN INITIATIVE
About Us
We are a Christian non-denominational group, involved in intercession, mission support and visitation in collaboration with mission agencies such as Calvary Ministries (CAPRO), Christian Missionary Foundation (CMF), God’s Own Evangelistic Discipleship Ministry, Christian Students in Mission (CSIM) and other mission agencies. We are involved in Character-Based Relationship and Sexual Integrity Education (C.B.R.S.I.E) training in secondary schools.
We are also involved in outreaches to commercial sex workers in collaboration with Connecting Hearts Initiative.
Pan African Purpose Driven Women Initiative is an organization registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria in 2013 with the registration number CAC/IT/NO 61653. We are registered with the Oyo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusions as well as the ministry of education. We belong to Child Protection Network (CPN) and Association of Women Orientation Issues for sustainable Development of Nigeria (AWON).
Our Vision
A world of purposeful individuals equipped for sustainable living.
Our Mission
To raise individuals with enhanced potential for sustainable lifestyles through exposure to life skills, protection systems, empowerment opportunities, and value-based development—creating positive impact across all spheres of existence through strategic partnerships.
The Problem
Across many communities, women and children face persistent risks of: Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) Human trafficking and exploitation Child abuse and neglect Economic vulnerability and social exclusion Survivors often lack access to safe shelter, psychosocial support, skills, and livelihood opportunities—making reintegration and long-term recovery difficult. PAPDWI bridges this gap by combining protection, rehabilitation, empowerment, and advocacy within a holistic model.
Our Thematic Focus Areas
1. Sexual & Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) Prevention
We implement sensitisation, prevention education, and advocacy to promote awareness, strengthen reporting pathways, and foster community accountability against sexual and gender-based violence.
2. Child Protection
PAPDWI conducts child protection sensitisation and advocacy, working with families, caregivers, schools, and community stakeholders to safeguard children from abuse, exploitation, and neglect.We also conduct periodic capacity building conferences for teenagers.
3. Women Safe House – Ladies of Virtue( Implemented as the BloomingDames Centre in partnership with Connecting Hearts)
PAPDWI operates a Women Safe House, Ladies of Virtue, providing secure shelter and holistic rehabilitation for:
Survivors of human trafficking
Survivors of sexual and gender-based violence
Women transitioning from commercial sex work
Services include psychosocial support, counselling, life skills development, and reintegration preparation.
4. Discipleship programmes and rehabilitation for Ladies of Viture through weekly Bible study and prayer sessions.
5. Skills Acquisition & Value-Based Empowerment
Through structured vocational training and ethical value-based education, PAPDWI equips Ladies of Virtue with market-relevant skills, self-confidence, and purpose-driven mindsets for sustainable living.
6. Enterprise Development & Start-Up Support
We provide enterprise tools, financial literacy, and start-up support to enable survivors build viable micro-enterprises, access income-generating opportunities, and achieve economic independence.
7. Advocacy & Systems Engagement
PAPDWI engages government agencies, community leaders, and religious institutions through dialogue and advocacy to strengthen prevention frameworks, survivor reintegration systems, and inclusive policies.
8. Trauma-informed care and Psychosocial support : We provide the following services
Individual and group counselling
Trauma recovery sessions
Emotional regulation, self-esteem, and resilience building
Referral for specialised medical and mental health services
Our Approach
PAPDWI applies a survivor-centred, partnership-driven, and values-based approach, guided by our operational philosophy — I.M.P.A.C.T.:
Integrity
Mentorship
Purposefulness
Accountability
Collaboration
Transformation
Governance, Credibility & Networks
PAPDWI is an active member of reputable coalitions and networks, strengthening accountability and coordination, including:
Association of Women Orientations for Sustainable Development in Nigeria (AWON)
Child Protection Network (CPN)
Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA)
Civil Society Coalition on Sustainable Development (CSCSD)
Oyo State Community Chest Council
Association Against Child Sexual & Gender-Based Violence (AACSGV)
Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON), Oyo State Chapter
Open Government Partnership, Oyo State
CSO Community, Oyo State
Oyo State Reintegration Committee for Survivors of Human Trafficking
Why Partner With PAPDWI
Proven experience working with vulnerable women and children
Integrated protection–rehabilitation–empowerment model
Strong community, religious, and government linkages
Transparent, accountable, and impact-driven operations
Commitment to dignity, sustainability, and long-term change
Partnership Opportunities
PAPDWI welcomes partnerships in:
Program funding and grants
Safe house operations and survivor support
Skills training and enterprise sponsorship
Advocacy and policy engagement
Capacity building and technical support
Our Objectives
To raise purified, prayerful, purposeful, peculiar, prosperous and progressive Priests unto our God.
Mission StatementWe are set up to raise women through the avenue of:
- The Word via teachings, seminar and periodic publications
- Prayer – Intercession for:
- The body of Christ
- Our Nation, Nigeria and other Nations
- Missions
- Families
- Discipleship, empowerment and mentoring programmes
- Character development via teachings, seminars and prayers
- Missions Support:
- Groaning (Prayer),
- Giving (Financial Donations),
- Going (Visitations) and
- Grooming (Creating Awareness).
Our vision is to raise purposeful individuals who are passionate about making sustainable positive impact in all spheres of existence.
We are poised to empower individuals for character, capacity and leadership building for purposeful living, thereby enhancing potentials for Godly lifestyle and positive impact on the society.
Our activities include:
Capacity /character building for teenagers, youth and women.
Sexual integrity education for teenagers & youths
Faith-based counseling
Empowerment and skills acquisition for youth & women
Rehabilitation/empowerment of Commercial Sex Workers (CSW)/drug addicts
Health awareness creation and promotion for teenagers, youth and women on STD’s, HIV and other health related issues.
Meet The Board
Oluwatoyin Ogedengbe
Founder, CEO
Idowu Ogedengbe
Director
Akinola Afolake Maragaret
Member, Board of Trustees
Bose Fawehinmi
Member, Board of Trustees
Wunmi Izuagie ACA
Treasurer, Financial Secretary
Owoeye Olukemi
General Secretary
meet the c.b.r.s.i.e team
Olayanju Aanuoluwa Ebunoluwa.
Medical Social Worker
Akin-Taylor Mary Oluwafunmilayo
Social Worker, Fashion Designer
Olatunji Esther
Social Worker, Teens coach
Ruth Eyo
Researcher
Abiodun John Adelu
Academic Tutor
Faith Akinpelu
Teacher
Adenike Esther Oyewole
Fashion Designer
Taiwo Odesola
Social Worker, Writer
Joshua Tolulola Okunlola
Researcher, Teacher
Adedokun Damilola Seidat
Research Student
Momoh Suzan
Research Student, Entrepreneur
Eniola Ibukunoluwa
Social Worker