merisowi.org

Vision

A society where women and girls live free from violence, empowered through education and thrive as equals contributing to a brighter future for all

Mission

To empower women and girls to live free from violence and harmful cultural practices, while promoting education, equality, and dignity through advocacy, support, and community-driven solutions — enabling them to thrive and prosper in all areas of development.

Goals

Protect and empower: -we safeguard girls and women from harmful cultural practices.
Promote education: Enhance access to quality education,fostering personal and economic growth.
Advocate for change: challenge retrogressive cultural norms and advocate for policy reforms.

MERISO WOMEN INITIATIVE

Objectives

Reduce the incidence of all forms of gender-based violence (GBV), including early marriages, female genital mutilation (FGM), and ...

Achievements

Over 50 girls rescued from early marriages and successfully enrolled in various schools. More than 25 girls have rejected FGM a...

Challenges

Inadequate funding and support have limited our ability to run the program as planned not able to reach more beneficiaries. The...

Challenges

Inadequate funding and support have limited our ability to run the program as planned not able to reach more beneficiaries. The COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted activities, as both internal and external support were unavailable during that period, affecting continuity and outreach.