Welfarewatch International (WI)

Established 2003, WI is non-governmental organisation that promotes social welfare of humankind through youth empowerment activities, gender equality promotion, social justice advocacy and community development programmes. WI engages itself in services that mostly support and promote the social well-being of the poor and marginalised people in Nigeria and beyond. The principal focus of the organisation is social capital formation and community organising through capacity building for local-self management and community development schemes. In its effort to make the world a better place WI saddles itself with following responsibility:

1-      Public education, enlightenment and awareness on topical issues that are inimical to human welfare through printed and electronic media, debates, quiz competitions, dramas, brainstorming events, public lectures, community service awards, summit and conference events among others.

2-      Training programmes for the marginalised people, stake holders and policymakers on important social issues that WI works to improve.

3-      Conduct issues based advocacy through protests, vigils, lobbies, rallies, letters, petitions and others with the sole aim of influencing social attitudes and governmental policies on certain social issues.

4-      Research and conduct case studies to identify impacts of social policy on the people.

5-      Support the disadvantaged, less privileged and people negatively affected by socio-economic policies and public service programmes.   

6-      Coalition building and networking with other non-governmental organisations and civil society groups that share common-goals with it.