Our Focus
Feminist Advocacy
Education and Media Literacy
Gender Politics Awareness
Self-Advocacy
Economic Independence as a Tool for Freedom
Igbo Women’s History
Igbo Egalitarianism and Pride
Our Strategy
Educational Outreaches in Schools
Ginikanwanyi Social Clubs in Schools
Spotlighting of Accomplished Igbo women
Quarterly events in Cities across Eastern Nigeria
Community
From grassroots volunteers to digital allies, we are building a network of Igbo women and girls who are proud of their cultural heritage.
ABOUT THE MOVEMENT
Who we are
Ginikanwanyi is a a gender advocacy organisation focused on educating, mentoring, and inspiring young Igbo women with the goal of empowering them to lead their lives with confidence, purpose, and pride in their cultural heritage.
Our work centres on reconnecting Igbo girls with the true history of Igbo womanhood, not just the narrow definitions often portrayed in popular culture. Through this, they can learn to reclaim their agency, embrace their Igbo identity, and strive for excellence beyond the limitations that societal norms often dictate.
Through storytelling, research, activism and sisterhood, we aim to reinstitute pride in our cultural values as Igbo women.
- Highlighting Igbo women's history
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Feminist-centered education
- Community-based storytelling
Become a Volunteer
Join us to inspire young Igbo girls, lead school outreaches, and bring feminist history to life.
Our Stories
Quotes from our women
"Being an Igbo woman in this community means carrying strength in my voice and softness in my heart but also rewriting what it means to be an Igbo woman in this generation"
-Chidera
OUR TEAM
Meet the women behind the
movement
Olive Chiemerie Oliver
Founder & Community Manager
Olive is a writer, communications professional, and gender equality advocate from Imo State. With a background in English Language and Literature and a deep passion for storytelling, Olive dedicates her time to challenging limiting narratives about women and works to re-educate Igbo girls about the rich legacy of Igbo womanhood. She is driven by her firm belief that every Igbo girl deserves to grow up with the right ideas about her identity.
Camela Chimezirim Etoruom
Co-Founder & Lead Project co-ordinator
Camela Chimezirim Etoruom is a Political Scientist, International Relations expert and a Writer dedicated to Girl Child advocacy. She is deeply passionate about the Igbo culture and works to amplify the stories of Igbo women to inspire future generations.
Chioma Ada Muoneke
Social Media & PR Lead
Chioma is a digital storyteller, feminist strategist, and creative entrepreneur from Imo State. With a background in Geological Sciences and professional experience in corporate marketing, she brings structure, clarity, and cultural insight to Ginikanwanyi. Her work blends content strategy with a deep respect for Igbo heritage, focusing on education, representation, and thoughtful engagement, especially among young women navigating identity and tradition.
With over 1000 community members and counting
DONATIONS
Help Us Reach More Igbo Girls Through Education and Community
Your monthly support helps us teach, uplift, and connect the next generation of bold Igbo women.
