Girls' Power Initiative - Calabar Center

Socialist Library and Archives (SOLAR) in partnership with GPI and MILID Foundation invites you to Comrade Eddie @80 birthday lecture & exhibition

Theme: Radical Thought and Praxis in Nigeria: Reflections on Comrade Edwin Madunagu's Life and Legacy

Date: Friday, May 15, 2026

Time: 3:00 PM (WAT)

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Happy International Women's Day 2026

Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Calabar commemorated International Women’s Day 2026 with an interactive open session for its center girls. The event, themed “Give to Gain,” provided a platform for learning, reflection, and inspiration, encouraging the girls to recognize the value of contributing positively to society while pursuing their personal goals.

The session began with a welcome address by the GPI Calabar Center Coordinator, Comfort Ikpeme, who welcomed the participants and emphasized the importance of International Women’s Day as a moment to celebrate the achievements of women and inspire young girls to aspire for excellence in all areas of life.

One key highlights of the event was a career display and discussion session, where different professions and career paths were showcased. This activity helped broaden the girls’ understanding of the many opportunities available to them and encouraged them to begin thinking intentionally about their future aspirations.

an inspirational group song was also delivered followed by a presentation on the theme “Give to Gain” by Emilia Eyo, a one-time GPI Girl (GAA) who enlightened the girls on the significance of International Women’s Day and the importance of recognizing the progress made in advancing women’s rights. She encouraged the participants to develop clear plans for the next five to ten years and guided them on practical ways to achieve their dreams

The event served as an inspiring and educational session for the girls, strengthening their confidence and motivating them to take intentional steps toward achieving their goals while contributing positively to their communities.

Girls’ Power Initiative (GPI) Calabar, with support from ICCEF (Innocent ChukwuEmeka Chukwuma Empowerment Foundation) is organizing a 4-month entrepreneurial skills training for interested female beneficiaries.
Forms available at our office:
Ayamurua Estate, Atimbo Road Calabar. For more information call: 08033578595.

“Towards 2030: No End to FGM Without Sustained Commitment and Investment.”

Female Ge***al Mutilation (FGM) continues to be a widespread issue in Nigeria and the world at large with thousands of women and girls affected and living with its consequences. Although progress has been made through advocacy and community engagement to eliminate the practice, challenges persist due to shrinking resources and pushback against gender equality.

There's therefore an urgent need for collective action to . Governments, communities, organizations, and partners must come together to mobilize resources, strengthen partnerships, and intensify efforts to ensure every girl and woman lives free from violence and harmful practices.

To broaden her reach and equip more young people with information on Life skills, Gender, Sexual & Reproductive Health and Right, etc. that will help support informed decision-making, GPI Calabar on Wednesday 21st January, 2026 extended her outreach session to the students of St. Patrick Secondary School in Akpabuyo LGA of Cross River State.
Key activities during the session included:
• A needs assessment that identified issues/challenges and topics of interest to the students such as drug/substance abuse, interpersonal relationship, witchcraft branding, bullying, molestation, STI’s etc. for subsequent sessions
• A session on vision and goal-setting facilitated by one of the team members - Arit Bassey.
The session was interactive and participatory, as students actively engaged in discussions and shared issues they needed more information on.