Olive Community Development Initiatives

Today, on International Women’s Day, we honor all women in every reality and every challenge, from women breaking barriers in communities, to those living with HIV, surviving violence, navigating areas affected by bandit attacks like Patigi and Kaiama, working as s*x workers, or struggling with psychological vulnerability.

At Olive Community Development Initiative, we see daily the courage, resilience, and humanity of these women and the tireless dedication of our staff, volunteers, and partners who show that real change happens when we give. Time, care, and hope create impact, because when we give, we gain transformation that touches lives.

This IWD, we reaffirm that every woman matters, every voice deserves to be heard, and every life touched is a step toward justice, dignity, and equity.

Let’s continue to give to gain, standing with women everywhere in their diversity, struggle, and triumph.

On February 9, 2026, Olive Community Development Initiative (OCDI), in collaboration with Save the Future of Children Initiative (SAFIN), convened an Advocacy Dialogue on Ending Female Ge***al Mutilation (FGM) at the Asa LGA Secretariat, Afon.

Held to commemorate the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM under the theme, “Towards 2030: No End to FGM Without Sustained Commitment and Investment,” the dialogue brought together local government officials, traditional leaders, and key stakeholders.

Representing the Executive Chairman of Asa LGA, the Supervisory Councillor for Health reaffirmed the LGA’s commitment to protecting girls and women from harmful practices.

Speaking at the event, OCDI’s CEO, represented by the Program Manager, called for the development of an LGA-specific action plan and dedicated budgetary allocation to sustain anti-FGM efforts.

The dialogue concluded with a renewed pledge from Asa LGA to strengthen community sensitization, allocate resources, and implement concrete actions toward ending FGM.

OCDI remains committed to driving grassroots action to eliminate FGM and protect the rights and dignity of every girl.