GRANT PROPOSAL

Grant Funding

Proposal.

Investing in the Health, Safety, and Future of Nigerian Girls

Confidential & Not for Distribution

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Executive Summary

Who we are, what we need, and why it matters

Executive Summary

Girls' Empowerment and Advocacy Network (GEAN) is a Nigerian NGO working at the grassroots level to empower girls and young women aged 11–25 through menstrual health education, mentorship, and gender advocacy.

We are seeking grant funding to expand our reach, deepen our programmes, and sustain the operational infrastructure that makes this work possible.

Funding Priorities

• Scale menstrual health outreach to additional communities

• Formalise and expand mentorship and skills programming

• Strengthen GEAN's organisational capacity and documentation systems

• Develop monitoring and evaluation frameworks for all programmes

GEAN operates as a lean, community-rooted organisation with demonstrable field presence.

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The Problem

Understanding the challenge we address

The Challenge: Why Girls in Nigeria Need This Work

1 in 10

Girls Miss School

Girls in sub-Saharan Africa miss school during menstruation due to lack of products and safe sanitation.

35%

GBV Rate

Of Nigerian women aged 15–49 have experienced physical or sexual violence.

Millions

Without Mentors

Young women — particularly in rural Nigeria — have no access to formal mentorship or career guidance.

Root Causes and GEAN's Response

Root Cause 1: Lack of Information

Girls lack access to accurate health information, legal knowledge, and awareness of their own rights. GEAN responds through sensitisation outreach and community education.

Root Cause 2: Lack of Access

Poverty limits access to sanitary products, safe spaces, and guidance. GEAN responds through product distribution and linking girls to resources and mentors.

Root Cause 3: Structural Neglect

Girls' issues are chronically underfunded and deprioritised. GEAN responds through public advocacy, documentation, and amplifying girls' voices in community spaces.

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Our Programme

What we do and how we do it

Programme Overview

Menstrual Health Outreach

• Community-level health education sessions in schools and community centres

• Distribution of sanitary products to girls in underserved communities

• Debunking harmful menstrual myths through grassroots engagement

Mentorship & Skills Development

• Connecting young women with mentors across professional sectors

• Workshops on confidence, education, and career readiness

Safety & Advocacy

• GBV awareness campaigns and legal literacy sessions

• Connecting survivors to support resources and referral pathways

• Public advocacy via social media and community channels

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Impact & Accountability

Our track record and how we manage funds

Demonstrated Impact

Programme Delivery (May 2025–March 2026)

• Completed menstrual health outreach across Northern Nigerian communities

• Distributed sanitary products to girls with limited access

• Facilitated empowerment workshops and mentorship sessions

• Published GEAN's Inaugural Impact Report documenting outcomes

Organisational Accountability

• Documented Theory of Change guiding all programme decisions

• Privacy Policy and Safeguarding Protocols in place

• Growing volunteer network with active community presence

• Transparent communications via website, social media, and impact reporting

GEAN's Impact Report is available upon request.

Fund Utilisation

GEAN is committed to responsible, transparent stewardship of all grant funding. Funds will be allocated across three priority areas:

Programme Delivery (Primary Allocation)

• Sanitary product procurement and distribution logistics

• Workshop facilitation, venue, and materials

• Outreach coordination and community transport

Organisational Capacity

• Monitoring and evaluation systems

• Staff and volunteer training

Documentation and Communications

• Impact documentation, photography, and reporting to funders

Detailed budget breakdown available on request.

Help Us Reach

Every Girl.

GEAN exists because every girl deserves access to health, safety, and opportunity — regardless of where she was born or what resources she was born into. With your funding, we can go further, reach more girls, and build a programme that lasts.

Ene Comfort Godwin Oteikwu

Founder, GEAN

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