Widows Development Organisation
Widows pictured at their savings drive meeting.
Image of an African widow with her poultry.
Widows pictured at their savings drive meeting.
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. Angela Otaluka
Membership
Membership is open to men and women who are committed to the objectives of the Organisation.