Women and girls deserve to live free from violence.
1 in 3 Women experience physical and sexual violence globally. We are a women-led organization dedicated to building a world where women and girls can live free from sexual and gender based violence
Join us in ending sexual and gender-based violence.
Who we are
Women-Led, Change Driven
ASVIOL Support Initiative is a women-led organization dedicated to equipping communities and individuals with innovative solutions to prevent and end sexual and Gender based violence.
Through research, policy advocacy, and community-driven initiatives, we strive to prevent and challenge SGBV
We believe prevention is possible and every person, regardless of gender, has an important role to play in preventing and ending Sexual and Gender based Violence.
Words from our fellows
“When I joined ASVIOL’s training, I learned that speaking up isn’t shameful—it’s powerful. Now I’m teaching other girls to use their voices.”
— Amina, Age 17, Changemaker Fellow
Words from our fellows
“When I joined ASVIOL’s training, I learned that speaking up isn’t shameful—it’s powerful. Now I’m teaching other girls to use their voices.”
— Amina, Age 17, Changemaker Fellow
Words from our fellows
“When I joined ASVIOL’s training, I learned that speaking up isn’t shameful—it’s powerful. Now I’m teaching other girls to use their voices.”
— Amina, Age 17, Changemaker Fellow
What we do
Building systems for the safety and protection of women and girls
We work with communities, men, women, and institutions to prevent sexual and gender-based violence by challenging harmful norms, and supporting pathways to safety and independence for women and girls.
Seeds of Hope Project
Mai Shayi Movement
Flow with Dignity
How we do it
Ways we are creating change
Here are the following ways we are creating change
Curriculum Development
Designing educational programs and resources that tackle the root causes of sexual and gender based violence
Community engagement
Conducting workshops and dialogues to raise awareness about sexual and gender-based violence.
Training and Facilitation
Training and Facilitation sessions to build capacity of organizations and individuals on SGBV Prevention
Policy Advocacy
Advocating for policies, laws, and programs that protect survivors and hold perpetrators of SGBV accountable
Research
Conducting research to quantify the extent of SGBV, the frequency, and the impact on survivors
Impact report snapshot
The numbers tell a powerful story
SGBV Prevention and Sensitization
- 20,000+ people reached through community sensitization, radio and public education on sexual and gender-based violence.
- 182 community members engaged, including men, women, persons living with disabilities, and community leaders around SGBV prevention.
- 1 community guideline developed and adopted, resulting in bans on harmful practices, and enforcement aligned with national and international law.
Social Norm Change
- 15 Mai Shayi trained, leading to a 90% increase in SGBV knowledge and in men’s public commitments to challenge violence in everyday spaces.
- 50 Tudun Biri men engaged and sensitized as SGBV allies
- Creation of visible male role models against SGBV in suburban Abuja communities
Youth Advocacy Training
- 10 young changemakers equipped with advocacy skills addressing SGBV prevention.
- Growing network of young advocates actively working on SGBV prevention.
- 10 youth-led community projects designed and implemented to advocate for SGBV Prevention.
Women’s economic empowerment
- 50 women empowered economically through climate-smart agriculture training reducing financial dependence that often traps women in violent or exploitative situations.
- ₦450,000 collectively saved through cooperative structures, increasing women’s financial resilience and decision-making power.
- ₦150,000+ earned in a single market day at the Kasuwan Noma Expo, creating direct market access.
Let’s talk about it
Join the conversation
Change happens when we talk openly about what’s often kept hidden. Our podcast “Let’s talk SGBV” brings experts, survivors, and change-makers together to discuss contemporary SGBV Issues.
Our partners in change
We don’t work alone
Lasting change requires collaboration. We’re grateful to work alongside donors, organizations and institutions that share our vision of a violence-free world.
How you can help
Every action creates ripples of change
There are three pathways:
Volunteer
Contribute your time, skills, or experience to building a violence free world:
- Complete our volunteer interest form
- Share your areas of interest and availability
- Our team will reach out when opportunities align
Give
Your support creates real impact
- In creating safer communities for women and girls
- In strengthening advocacy for women and girls
- In sustaining long-term work to prevent sexual and gender-based violence
Partner with us
Amplify the message
- Reach out to discuss collaboration opportunities
- Co-design interventions, advocacy, or learning initiatives
- Work together to scale impact responsibly
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? We’ve got answers
We inform, educate, and inspire individuals and communities to prevent violence and promote social change
Together, we can end sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). Join our movement and support our initiatives to create meaningful change. Sign up to receive updates, resources, and opportunities to get involved.
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Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast
Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast
Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast
Together we’re building a safer world for women and girls
We inform, educate, and inspire individuals and communities to prevent violence and promote social change