Widows Development Organisation
In commemoration of International Widows Day 2026 with the theme , 'Invisible Women, Invisible Problems', to highlight the unique challenges of widowhood. WIDO is amplifying a message for the President of WiDO , Dr Eleanor Nwadinobi published on the WPD website as well as a blog by Ochiawunma Akwiwu-Ibe.
Please read the message and blog in the links below:
About Wido
Making Change Possible
Founded in 1996, Widows Development Organisation (WiDO) has made tremendous impact thanks to the help of members and volunteers across the globe
Motto: Unity, Love & Industry
The core of our work lies in the continuous passion and dedication we bring
to our aims and objectives which are:
-To sensitise the general public on the plight of widows.
-To bring about improvement in the social status of widows
-To create awareness on the rights of widows and other women in the areas of basic education, legal -awareness, income generating activities ;(small scale industries, trading arts and crafts),health and population, agriculture and environment
-To encourage educational support programmes for children of widows.
-To provide counselling and support centres.
-To source for funds and mobilise resources in order to carry out the objectives of the organisation
-To lend support to and cooperate with local, national and international organisation with similar purpose.
Trustees
Trustees:
Dr. (Mrs) Eleanor Nwadinobi- President
Mrs. Pat Okoye
Mrs. Angela Otaluka
Membership
Membership is open to men and women who are committed to the objectives of the Organisation.