shani welllness empowerment foundation

Shani Wellness Empowerment Foundation

Healthier, safer and more empowered communities.

We work with government, communities and partners across Nigeria to strengthen health systems, improve governance and open up opportunity for women, young people and vulnerable groups.
Working alongside national and global partners
UNICEF logo
World Health Organization logo
National Primary Health Care Development Agency logo
Federal Government of Nigeria coat of arms
C-WINS logo
What we do

Four focus areas, one goal: lasting impact

Our work spans health systems, governance, livelihoods and the protection of women, girls and vulnerable groups, because sustainable health outcomes depend on all of them.

Health and Wellness Systems

We assess, improve and support primary health care so essential services are available, accessible and used.

Governance and Institutional Reform

Stronger institutions, accountable leadership and policies that are implemented and funded.

Women, Girl-Child and Vulnerable Groups

Protection, access and targeted support so that no one is left behind.

Entrepreneurship, Skills and Leadership

Skills, enterprise and leadership that build resilient livelihoods and agents of change.

SWEF staff at a community health outreach event
About SWEF

Evidence-driven programmes, designed and delivered with communities

SWEF is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation committed to advancing health, wellness and socio-economic empowerment for vulnerable populations, particularly women, children and underserved communities.

We work at the intersection of public health, social protection and community empowerment, delivering accountable, evidence-based interventions that improve quality of life and strengthen resilience.

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Focus areas

Health, governance, livelihoods and protection

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Ways we work

Systems, community engagement and advocacy

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Partner institutions

From UNICEF and WHO to NPHCDA

35 +

Years of leadership

Public health experience of our team lead

Our approach

How we deliver accountable, evidence-driven impact

Three commitments shape every SWEF programme.
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How we work

A people-centred, evidence-driven and systems-strengthening approach, with programmes that are locally relevant, scalable and sustainable.

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Community engagement

Communities shape, implement and sustain the solutions that affect their lives, through Ward Development Committees and inclusive participation.

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Advocacy and systems change

We influence policy, strengthen institutions and drive the changes that turn priorities into funded, sustainable programmes.

Impact and learning

Measurable progress through evidence, accountability and continuous learning

Our Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning framework keeps every programme results-oriented and accountable. We use MEL not only to track performance, but to generate insight, inform decisions and strengthen systems.

SWEF outreach activity in a local community

Partner with SWEF

Whether you are a government agency, a development partner or a community organisation, we would like to hear from you.