With the support of UNICEF Nigeria, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria hosted a 1-day inauguration meeting and medical outreach with FGM survivors across 5 communities in Oluyole LGA. This event marked the establishment of a network of survivors, empowering them to become advocates for change within their communities. In the weeks ahead, these survivors will receive NGN50,000...

In a significant step toward ending Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Oyo State, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI) have partnered with traditional leaders to lead the charge against this harmful practice. Speaking during a one-day advocacy meeting with traditional leaders from Olunde and four other communities in the Oluyole...

With support from UNICEF Nigeria, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI) organized a 2-day orientation and capacity-building workshop for representatives of selected Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) from Oluyole, Oyo East, and Ogooluwa LGAs of Oyo State. The workshop focused on empowering these CBO representatives with the skills and knowledge needed to actively contribute to the elimination of Female...

In partnership with UNICEF, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI) conducted a 3-day training workshop for 40 community facilitators from female youth-led and women-led Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) across 20 intervention communities in Oluyole, Ogooluwa, and Oyo East LGAs of Oyo State. This initiative is part of our ongoing efforts to eliminate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) by empowering...

In partnership with UNICEF Nigeria, we recently conducted a one-day advocacy meeting aimed at eliminating Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) across 20 communities in Oluyole, Ogooluwa, Oyo East, and Oriire Local Government Areas (LGAs). This meeting brought together influential leaders—community heads, religious leaders, traditional rulers, and women group representatives—from each of the communities, focusing on securing...

Imam of Ido, Alhaji Babatunde Taiwo, shared a profound revelation during a recent training program on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). He recounted the story of a woman in his congregation who had undergone reconstructive surgery due to frequent blockage of her vagina, a direct consequence of FGM caused by the growth of keloids. This condition...

Sunday Abigeal, an 18-year-old trainee at a patent medicine store in Ologuneru community, has become a fervent advocate against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) following a life-changing training workshop. Inspired by the knowledge she gained, Sunday has begun educating customers who visit the store about the severe risks associated with FGM and the urgent need for...

At just 14 years old, Adigun Zeenat is a determined gender champion committed to eradicating Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Zeenat’s journey began as a survivor of FGM, having undergone the painful procedure at the tender age of six. The traumatic experience left a lasting scar on her psyche, with the memories of her mutilation repeatedly...

A significant breakthrough has been achieved in the fight against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Child Marriage, and other forms of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the Ibarapa East, Ibarapa North, and Kajola Local Government Areas (LGAs). This progress comes in the wake of a comprehensive Policy Advocacy Dialogue involving Parliamentarians (Ward Councillors), LGA Executives, Government Officials,...

Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria is excited to offer FREE vocational empowerment program designed to support in and out-of-school adolescent girls, FGM survivors, ex-FGM circumcisers, youth, and women. This program aims to equip participants with valuable skills that will enhance their employability and entrepreneurial opportunities. Areas of Training Bag Making Tailoring Liquid Soap Making Graphics Design Hairdressing...