RIGAR KARIYA
GENDER
EMPOWERMENT
Rigar Kariya Gender Empowerment Foundation (RKGEF) is a registered non-governmental, non-profit organisation breaking the silence on gender violence, advancing menstrual health, and empowering women through education, legal awareness, and economic support — one community at a time.
Officially Registered
Registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission on 14th August 2025 · Reg. No. 8701675
Our Goal
To promote dignity, wellbeing, and empowerment among vulnerable populations through focused and sustainable social interventions.
Our Mission
To promote social wellbeing through phased, community-driven interventions that address critical issues affecting women, girls, and vulnerable populations — beginning with priority needs and gradually expanding to achieve lasting impact.
Our Vision
A society where vulnerable individuals and communities live with dignity, good health, equal opportunities, and sustainable support systems.
Our Programs,
Our Commitments
Gender Violence Prevention
Breaking the silence on gender-based violence through awareness campaigns, survivor support, and community-based protection networks.
Menstrual & Reproductive Health
Creating awareness on menstrual health, cervical cancer, and bodily autonomy while increasing access to essent…
Women's Empowerment
Empowering women through financial literacy, education, entrepreneurship training, and legal awareness program…
Support for Vulnerable Women
Providing psychosocial and economic support for widows, divorcees, and vulnerable women through structured com…
Policy & Cultural Advocacy
Influencing policies and shifting cultural mindsets through storytelling, advocacy campaigns, and community en…
Objectives & Impact
RKGEF adopts a phased implementation approach — addressing each objective with focus and accountability before expanding further.
Amplify Gender Voices
90% target reach
Menstrual Health Awareness
80% target reach
Hygiene Access
70% target reach
Women's Empowerment
85% target reach
Widow & Divorcee Support
65% target reach
Policy & Advocacy
55% target reach
Legal Awareness
75% target reach
Community Engagement
88% target reach
Every contribution — big or small — multiplies into real change for women and girls across Nigeria. Whether you donate, volunteer, or share our story, you are part of the solution.
Stop
Violence!
If you or someone you know is experiencing gender-based violence or abuse, reach out immediately. Our support lines are confidential and staffed by trained specialists.
Reach Out
For partnerships, programme inquiries, and media — we respond within 24 hours.
info@rkgef.org