WAYPAN · Est. 2006

Somebody prompted us forward. Now we prompt others.

The Women and Youth Promoters Association of Nigeria (WAYPAN) promotes the welfare of women and youth through education, health, and economic empowerment — reducing poverty and hunger, and building a more equitable society.

ONE HAND
PASSING TO
THE NEXT
EDUCATION

Quality education, all levels

We work to ensure women and youth have access to adequate, quality education — from foundational learning to skills that open doors.

HEALTH

Maternal & community health

We support improved maternal health, reduced child mortality, and awareness around HIV/AIDS, malaria and other preventable diseases.

EMPOWERMENT

Sustainable economic development

Training and empowerment programs designed to meet the real needs of women and youth in their communities.

Since 2006

Founded on one belief: nobody rises alone

WAYPAN was founded by Hajiya Zainab Yakubu Muhammad on 2nd March, 2006 to organize women and youth toward welfare, education, health and economic opportunity. Today that work continues through training, advocacy, and direct community support.

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Hajiya Zainab Yakubu Muhammad, Founder of WAYPAN

What we run

Training and Empowerment

Seminars and workshops that equip women and youth with practical skills and knowledge — the core of WAYPAN's day-to-day work.

Seminars and Workshops — WAYPAN training session

Seminars & Workshops

Regular sessions that assist and enlighten women and youth on welfare, health, and social equity issues.

Skills and Economic Empowerment — WAYPAN dressmaking training

Skills & Economic Empowerment

Practical training aimed at sustainable economic development and combating poverty among members.

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Become a member, attend our next workshop, or support our work — every step forward starts with someone reaching out.

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