Empowering women and girls to build a better future.

HER Africa supports women and communities in Nigeria through practical projects that create opportunity, dignity, and long-term change.

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A woman in a white t-shirt and jeans provides food to a group of women seated on the ground against a concrete wall, with some women reaching out to receive food.

What we do

HER Africa works alongside communities in Nigeria to address the barriers that limit women and families from thriving.

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Our projects focus on:

  • economic empowerment for women

  • access to health, water, and sanitation

  • education and practical skills training

We believe lasting change happens when women are supported with real tools, not short-term solutions.

Our Current Focus:  Orekelewa Bakery

The Orekelewa Bakery project was created to provide women in Epe with stable income, practical skills, and a pathway to financial independence.

Group of women wearing blue hair caps, face masks, and aprons gathered around a table, preparing food with flour and a digital scale in a bright room.

The bakery is now operational and training is underway. To complete the project, we are working towards:

  • upgrading essential kitchen equipment

  • installing solar power to replace unreliable generators

This project is a cornerstone of HER Africa’s work and will support women and their families for years to come.

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Group of women wearing aprons and hair nets preparing baking ingredients in a kitchen, with baking supplies and a digital scale on the table.
A group of women wearing aprons and hairnets gather around in a kitchen classroom, possibly for a cooking class or demonstration. The table in front of them has eggs, a bowl of rice, a baking powder container, and some kitchen utensils.
A girl with black braided hair and a pink skirt stands at a counter, talking to a person behind a glass display case with baked goods. A woman with red hair and a black shirt watches, and a man in a white shirt is seated facing the display.

Our impact

“Our community is stronger and more united because of these projects. It’s about more than just water and toilets; it’s about dignity and respect”

— Community Leader

“My children do not have to walk miles to get water before school anymore”

— Community member

“I used to walk long distances to fetch water. Now my children don’t have to do the same. Its not just about convenience; it’s about their health and education.”

— Epe Mother

Our Projects

People washing their hands at a public water tap with buckets beneath the taps, promoting access to clean water and sanitation.
Two women in medical uniforms, blue hair covers, and face masks are working together in a bakery. One woman is holding a tray while the other is pointing at a document or recipe on a clipboard. In front of them are baking trays with dough, a jar of ingredients, and a kitchen scale.
SANITATION PROJECT
BAKERY UPDATES
A man standing next to a group of children seated on wooden benches in an outdoor school setting, with a banner that reads 'DONATED BY: HER AFRICA' and a background of dry, reddish ground and a wooden structure.
A smiling woman wearing a purple bucket hat and white shirt, holding menstrual hygiene products, standing in front of a window with children inside a classroom, promoting a poverty program focused on feminine hygiene education and menstrual cup distribution.
SCHOOL PROJECT
PERIOD POVERTY

Make a Difference

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When you support women and girls, entire families and communities thrive.

A donation to HER Africa supports practical projects with long-term impact — not temporary fixes.

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Supporting Partners

We are grateful to the organisations and communities that have supported our work.

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