We are Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) a 100% women led, not for profit, non-governmental, non-political, non-partisan, charitable, social welfare, faith-based organization (FBO) which follows the teachings and guidance of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior, duly registered under the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), with her registered office situate at No. 25 Idanre Hills Street AMSSCO Platinum Estate, Galadimawa Abuja.
WEWE was founded in 2004 as a small Community Based Organization (CBO) registered with Okigwe Local Government (LG) welfare unit in Imo State in January 28, 2005. WEWE’s LG registration Number is OKLG/ARC 184. In 2009 WEWE was officially registered with the CAC and its registration number is CAC/IT/NO 33132.
WEWE is also registered with the National Budget and Planning Commission, Federal State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Anambra State Ministry of Social Welfare, Children and Women Affairs (MSWCWA), Imo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Rivers State Ministry of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Civil Society on Malaria Immunization and Nutrition (ACOMIN) and Network of Civil Society organization against Child trafficking, abuse and labour (NACTAL) and Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) – Imo State Chapter.
WEWE, with the help of grants from Donor Organizations currently functions in the following technical areas: Democracy and Governance, WASH, Education, Health, Psychosocial care, Protection, Shelter, Nutrition, Food security and Household Economic Strengthening in line with the National Standards for Improving the Quality of Life of Vulnerable Children in Nigeria. WEWE also has technical capacity in Gender particularly in addressing Gender Based Violence (GBV) and preventing negative gender norms. WEWE is also very strong in resource mobilization and has helped build the capacity of 100s of local NGOs to raise millions of dollars to support their work. WEWE has built the capacity of 17 local NGOs in the area of financial, procurement, organizational and fundraising capacity to be able to access funds from International donors such as USAID directly.
WEWE has its Head Office in Abuja, Rivers and Imo States.
WEWE Office Abuja 25 Idanre Hills Street AMSSCO Platinum Estate, Galadimawa Abuja.
WEWE Office Rivers State 1 Ike Crescent off Rukpokwu, New Road, Eliozu, Port Harcourt.
WEWE office Imo State Plot 101, Housing Area C, New Owerri Layout, Owerri, Imo State,
WEWE’s financials and Auditor
Audited financial statements:
WEWE has for the last three years had the following audited income (January – December)
FY19 – N 471,843,004 (USD $1,307,044.33 million)
FY18 – N 1,045,244,064 (USD $2,895,412.93 million)
FY17 – N 701,184,063 (approx. $ 2.0 million)
FY16 – N 385,521,851 (approx. $ 1.2 million)
FY15 – N 344,429,360 (approx. $ 1.5 million)
Annual income and accounting practices
WEWE practices Generally Acceptable Accounting Practices (GAAP)
WEWE is currently using QuickBooks Pro 2015 accounting Software
Auditors
WEWE’s statutory auditors are: Price Water House Coopers International Chartered Accountants (PWC)
Our Organizational Ideologies
At WEWE, we believe that;
- We can be used by God to significantly contribute to improving the lives of millions of widows, orphans, vulnerable children and other vulnerable population in Nigeria & Africa.
- The change the world wants to see may be hidden in the life and destiny of a widow and/or OVC.
- We need to be the best in what we do and we continually strive to beat our yesterday’s performance.
- In this Nation, we have highly skilled Nigerian professionals that can come together to show forth our spirit of excellence and ingenuity.
- We can be the most financially compliant local NGO in Nigeria and Africa.
- We can be an example of a credible NGO in Nigeria and Africa.
WEWE’s Vision
A society where vulnerable people achieve their full potential and actively contribute to national growth and development.
WEWE’s Mission
To implement effective advocacy and high-impact empowerment programs and services that continually improve the quality of life of orphans, vulnerable children and vulnerable women, working in collaboration with strategic partners.
WEWE’s Core Values
- Accountability and transparency: Being accountable to both internal and external stakeholders, upholding transparency and honesty in our operations and taking responsibility and ownership of our actions and decisions.
- Excellence: Upholding good work ethics and striving for the best in everything we do.
- Integrity: Committed to doing the right thing at all times.
- Partnership: Valuing working with relevant stakeholders, recognizing their potentials and values, and harvesting and deploying these resources appropriately for mutual benefits.
- Humility: Operating at the level of simplicity that the vulnerable people can feel free to approach and confide in us.
- Selfless service: Deriving joy and fulfillment in rendering service to the vulnerable without expectation of reward from them, but from God.
- Teamwork: Working together with one mind, for a common purpose, believing that together we can achieve more.
