Our story of empowerment, advocacy, and transformative change
Salma Attah Foundation for Women and Girls Support (SAFWGS) is a nonprofit organization driven by the mission to uplift women and girls in Nigeria and beyond. We focus on equipping them with skills, knowledge, and opportunities to actively participate in societal development.
Founded on the conviction that no one should be left behind, SAFWGS began as a grassroots movement and has grown into a dynamic force for gender equity. From classrooms to legislative chambers, from rural communities to urban centers, we work tirelessly to shift mindsets, policies, and possibilities.
We believe that gender equality and women's empowerment require a holistic approach addressing education, health, civic participation, and advocacy. Our work cuts across communities, policies, and lives through targeted interventions and strategic partnerships.
By combining education and skills development, health and wellbeing services, and civic participation initiatives, we create pathways for women and girls to thrive as leaders, professionals, and change-makers in their communities.
Through Girl Code Bootcamp, leadership programs, and our Learning Management System, we equip women and girls with digital skills, leadership training, and mentorship to succeed in the modern economy.
We promote holistic wellbeing by addressing physical health, mental wellness, and social support systems that enable women and girls to thrive in all aspects of their lives.
Through the Kallabi Leadership Fellowship and community dialogues, we build women's capacity to participate meaningfully in democratic processes and policy-making.
March 22, 2022
SAFWGS is founded to promote gender equality and empower women and girls in Niger State.
March 8, 2021
Launch of the first Girl Code Bootcamp, training young women in coding and digital skills.
July 20, 2024
Kallabi Leadership Fellowship launches, developing a new generation of young women leaders and civic actors.
April 7, 2025
Fourth season of Girl Code Bootcamp successfully completed, growing the community of girls in tech.
Passionate professionals dedicated to advancing gender equality