Empowering Rural Communities Since 2026

Building Hope for Women & Children in Rural Nigeria

RICWEI is dedicated to transforming the lives of rural women, adolescent girls, and children through education, healthcare, vocational training, and advocacy across Benue State and beyond.

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Est. 2026 CAC/IT/9430700

Welcome to RICWEI

Together We Can Create Lasting Change

Rural Impact for Children and Women Empowerment Initiative (RICWEI) is a not-for-profit, non-political organization incorporated in March 2026 under the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. We work tirelessly to promote the economic empowerment of rural women and adolescent girls, improve access to quality education and healthcare, and advocate for policies that advance gender equality and social inclusion.

Vocational training & entrepreneurship development
Maternal & child health interventions
Scholarships for indigent pupils
Community leadership & rights-based education

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What We Stand For

Our Mission, Vision & Values

Driven by purpose, guided by integrity, and powered by community.

Our Mission

To empower rural women, adolescents, and children through vocational training, entrepreneurship, education, healthcare, and advocacy — creating sustainable pathways out of poverty.

Our Vision

A future where every rural woman and child in Nigeria lives with dignity, enjoys equal opportunity, and has access to quality education and healthcare.

Our Values

Integrity, Inclusion, Empowerment, Sustainability, Collaboration, and Respect for Human Dignity guide every action we take.

Our Programs

Causes We Champion

Six interconnected focus areas drive our work across rural Nigerian communities.

Empowerment

Women Economic Empowerment

Vocational skills acquisition and entrepreneurship development for rural women and adolescent girls to build sustainable livelihoods.

Education

Quality Education Access

Scholarships for indigent pupils, support to rural schools with learning materials, sanitation facilities, and infrastructure development.

Healthcare

Maternal & Child Health

Improving access to maternal and child healthcare services through community health interventions and awareness campaigns.

Advocacy

Policy Advocacy & Rights

Advocating against harmful traditional practices such as early marriage, gender-based violence, and denial of inheritance rights.

Leadership

Community Leadership

Encouraging women and youth to participate actively in community decision-making, governance, and gender-equity initiatives.

Capacity

Capacity Building

Equipping communities — particularly women and adolescents — with skills in entrepreneurship, sustainable agriculture, and health.

Our Leadership

Board of Trustees

Dedicated leaders driving our mission forward with integrity and passion.

Iornumbe Joseph Usar

Chairman, Board of Trustees

Doolumun Philip Apuu

Trustee

Iorhemen Desmond Abi

Trustee

Kaneng Adamu Pwol

Trustee

Terna Samuel Iombor

Trustee Secretary

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Latest Updates

News & Stories

Stay informed about our impact and the communities we serve.

March 25, 2026

RICWEI Officially Launches Operations in Benue State

Following our incorporation under CAC/IT/9430700, we are excited to begin our empowerment programs across rural communities...

March 21, 2026

Incorporation: A New Chapter for Rural Empowerment

RICWEI was officially registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission as an Incorporated Trustee on the 21st of March, 2026...

Coming Soon

Vocational Training Cohort 1 — Call for Applications

We are set to launch our first cohort of vocational skills training for rural women and adolescent girls. Applications open soon...

Building Hope for Women & Children in Rural Nigeria

Together We Can Create Lasting Change