Empowering vulnerable Children, girls, young women, and youth to learn, lead, and thrive
WEDI catalyzes the power of vulnerable women, youths, and children to shape their own futures, through education, livelihoods, mental health support, and gender-responsive programs.
Who we are
Women Education and Development Initiative (WEDI)
Women Education and Development Initiative (WEDI) is a initiative revolutionizing how women, youths and children’s education and development is delivered. Through a gold-standard system of accountability to the young people and communities we serve, we have created a model that radically improves girls and young women’s prospects of becoming independent, influential women.
Our vision
What we are seeing
A world in which women, youth and children are empowered and equal partners in the society.
Our mission
What we are seeing
To Care, Advocate for, Support and empower the Women, Youth and Children particularly refugees and those vulnerable from host communities though Education, livelihood, metal health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) and Gender and sexual reproductive health (SRH).
Women Education and Development Initiative (WEDI)
Challenges faced by young women and youths our community
Access to
Education
Many girls and young people in refugee and host communities face barriers to education due to poverty, displacement, and early marriage.
Seed
Grant
Young women and youth often lack access to startup capital and financial support to begin small businesses.
Stress &
Depression
Displacement, trauma, and economic hardship expose young people to high levels of stress and mental health challenges.
Violance
Unwanted Pregnancy
Gender-based violence, exploitation, and limited access to reproductive health information put girls at risk of early and unintended pregnancies
Education is a fundamental right, and a matter of justice. Youth women and youths' education and leadership are also key to tackling our most pressing global challenges. Together, we can ignite the world-changing power of youths and young womens’ education
Education Program
WEDI improves access to safe and inclusive education for vulnerable children, youth, and women affected by displacement and poverty. We integrate life skills and psychosocial support to restore learning pathways and build resilience.
Livelihoods and Economic Empowerment Program
WEDI supports women and vulnerable groups to start and grow sustainable enterprises. Through skills training and mentorship, we promote financial independence and economic resilience.
Mental Health, Psychosocial Support and GBV Program
WEDI provides trauma-informed mental health and psychosocial support to individuals affected by crisis and displacement. We create safe spaces, offer counseling, and promote community awareness.
Gender and Reproductive Health Program
WEDI promotes gender equality and access to reproductive health information and services. We support maternal health, menstrual hygiene, and rights-based education.
Self
resilience
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Gender & protection
We center our programs
Our work is community-led, ensuring children, girls and young women, youth, and vulnerable groups shape the solutions that affect their lives. We prioritize participation, accountability, and local leadership so that every program reflects real needs, lived experiences, and sustainable impact.
Support a Girl. Change a Future.
Your support helps vulnerable girls and youth access education, protection, and opportunity. Help us close the remaining gap.
Supporting girls and young women to learn and lead
Our grassroots-led movement is transforming the lives of youths, young women and their communities by educating a new generation of game changers:
Learning outcomes among girls supported by WEDI have significantly improved, and 95% say they are better able to shape their life goals
Evidence shows that girls supported by WEDI are three times less likely to drop out of school
VSCL Groups Trained Finacial Litracy
Young Women and Youths Reached
SRH Education
Youths Trained in Vocational Skills
How We Work
Refugee-led and community-driven
As a Refugee-Led Organization, we ensure affected communities actively lead in decision-making, implementation, and accountability. Our programs are shaped by lived experience and local leadership.
Protection- and gender-responsive
We design programs that address gender inequality and safeguard the rights of women, girls, and youth. Protection, dignity, and equity are embedded across all our interventions.
Survivor-centered and inclusive
We create safe, inclusive spaces where survivors of violence and vulnerable individuals receive compassionate care, support, and pathways to healing and justice.
Aligned with localization and UN standards
Our work advances localization by strengthening community ownership while aligning with national policies and global humanitarian and development standards.