Be the reason a widow gets her life back
We help low-income widowed families move from crisis to stability through economic empowerment, education and healthcare.
Be the reason a widow gets her life back
We help low-income widowed families move from crisis to stability through economic empowerment, education and healthcare.
🛡️ Registered Nigerian NGO · CAC/IT No. 184668 · SCUML Certified
How it works
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Pick a cause
Choose to sponsor a widow, send a child to school, or fund a family's health package.
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Give or volunteer
Make a one-time or monthly gift, or join us as a volunteer if your time is what you have to give.
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See your impact
Follow the families you've helped through our newsletter and blog updates.
Our mission
We equip low-income widowed families with business skills, healthcare access, education, and financial resources to break the cycle of poverty through sustainable enterprises and community development. Without this support, many families stay trapped in poverty, children are forced out of school, and health needs go untreated. Our programmes help them live with dignity and independence.
100+
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₦1m+
raised
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outreach
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15+
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Donate to our causes
Join the movement. Become part of a community dedicated to supporting widowed families. Your donation helps transform lives and build lasting independence for the families we serve.
₦59kraised
₦5,000,000
Sponsor a widow
Funds: Skills training + business grant + mentorship
Long-term goal: ₦25,000,000 to sponsor 5 widows
#EmpowerAWidow
An initiative that helps widows in low-income communities through skills training, business grants and mentorship
🪴 From grief to growth: restoring dignity, one widow at a time.
₦125kraised
₦200,000
Send a child to school for a year
Funds: Tuition + school supplies + psychosocial support
Long-term goal: ₦20,000,000 to reach 100 children
#BackToSchool
An initiative to support the education of children from low-income widowed households by providing school supplies, tuition support, and psychosocial care.
📚 Because every child deserves a chance, no matter their loss.
₦50kraised
₦250,000
Cover a family's HMO health package
Funds: Basic HMO coverage for one family
Long-term goal: ₦25,000,000 to reach 100 families
#HealthAccessDrive
An initiative to provide affordable, dignified healthcare access for low-income widows and their children.
Real lives, real change
One widow's story
When she lost her husband in 2020, a 52-year-old widow was left to raise four children on her own. Financial hardship even forced her family to live apart, yet she refused to give up. She taught at a local secondary school to keep hope alive for her children.
Widows like her are why we exist. We provide food and healthcare, keep their children in school, and equip them with the skills to rebuild their lives. That's how we restore dignity, one widow at a time.
Support a widowWatch our reels
Get a glimpse of moments from our past events. View more videos and testimonials on our social media pages.
Testimonials
Hear from the women whose lives have been transformed by our support and community.
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Mrs. Florence's Testimonial (Education Support, 2022)
In 2022, I was struggling to keep my children in school after losing my husband. Paying their school fees felt impossible, and I feared they would have to drop out. But the Gritty Widows Foundation stepped in and paid those fees. The relief I felt that day cannot be described. It was as if a heavy burden was lifted. You gave me hope when I had almost given up. My children are still learning today because of your kindness, and I will never forget it.
— Mrs. Florence
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Mrs. Esther Samuel's Testimonial (Business & Outreach Support)
I have been privileged to attend two outreach programs organized by the Gritty Widows Foundation. At each one, I felt seen, encouraged, and uplifted. Beyond that, I received a stipend of ₦50,000 to support my small drinks business. That support came just when I needed it most. It helped me grow my business and provide for my family. The Foundation didn't just give me money, they gave me strength to keep moving forward. I am deeply grateful.
— Mrs. Esther Samuel
Frequently asked questions
We support widows and fatherless children from low-income communities. Be part of the mission.
To make a recurring donation, simply:
- Go to the "Donate" tab on our website.
- Select the "Recurring Donation" option.
- Choose your preferred payment option: Paystack or Paypal.
We’re glad you want to help! If you know a widow who could benefit from our programs, please direct her to the “Get support ” section on our website. She can fill out a simple form to get started, or you can help out by clicking the Nominate button on the Get Support Tab.
Alternatively, you can contact us directly at grittywidowsfoundation@gmail.com or +234 813 451 3259, or through social media, and our team will reach out to guide her through the next steps. We're always here to connect widows with the support they need to rebuild and thrive.
Absolutely! We welcome non-monetary donations such as clothes, foodstuff, hygiene products, and educational materials. These items go a long way in supporting the widows and children we serve.
To make a non-monetary donation, please reach out to us through our Contact page or send an email to grittywidowsfoundation@gmail.com. We’ll guide you on drop-off locations, pickup arrangements (where available), and current urgent needs.
Your kindness can change a life.
Yes, while widows remain our central focus, Gritty Widows Foundation also supports their families, especially the children and dependents they care for. Our initiatives are designed to restore dignity, stability, and long-term hope to the entire household.
Some of our extended campaigns include:
- 🎒 Back to School Drive: supporting the education of children from widowed households by providing school supplies, fees, and mentorship.
- 🏥 Health Access Drive: ensuring widows and their families receive critical healthcare, screenings, and affordable HMO coverage.
- 🍲 Family Relief Support: offering food aid and essentials to ease the burden on widowed mothers caring for their children alone.
We provide holistic care because when widows thrive, so do their families.
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