GenderAwarenessTrust

We strongly condemn the Senate | National Assembly Nigeria’s rejection of electronic transmission of election results. This is a step backward for democracy. Nigerians deserve transparent, credible elections that protect votes not manipulation. #GATCondemns #ElectoralTransparency

When women lead, communities become safer and stronger. Our feature in The Authority Daily reinforces a truth we see daily: investing in women’s leadership is a powerful grassroots response to GBV. The work matters. #GenderAwarenessTrust #EndGBV #WomenLeadership #Nigeria

What if this new week is another chance to choose purpose over passivity? Change is built in small moments, in brave conversations, supported voices, and communities embracing equity as a shared responsibility. Here’s to a week of intention and lasting impact. Happy New Week.

Education is a right, not a privilege. Millions of children still lack safe, quality learning. Education drives equality, protects rights, and builds inclusive societies. On #InternationalEducationDay, we commit to leaving no child behind. #Education #Equality #Inclusion #Gender

Gobroadsheet just featured GAT! Our work strengthening Women, Peace & Security in Kaduna State shows that training state actors and building systems turns policy into real action. #GAT #WomenPeaceSecurity #Kaduna #ImpactInAction

Over two days in Zonkwa Community, Zangon Kataf LGA of Kaduna State, something impactful unfolded. Under the WACOL TamarSARC project Empowering Christian Women and Leaders of Culture for Prevention and Response to Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria...

But still, we show up. We carry communities, programs, reports, meetings, and hope, all at once. This week, walk with confidence. Stay focused on growth, even when resources are tight and the impact feels slow.

New week. Same mission. Renewed strength. If you work in the NGO space, you already know this: the work is not light. The wins are not always loud. And progress doesn’t always come quickly.

"greater impact through touching lives and transforming communities." We are listening more closely.

2026. We are ready. At Gender Awareness Trust (GAT), our work has never just been about programs or policies. It has always been about people, their stories, their struggles, their strength, and their hope. As we step into 2026, our focus is simple but powerful:

Today, we celebrate Samuel Umar, our Admin Officer. He is one of those people whose work often happens quietly, but whose impact is felt every single day.

Today, we are celebrate Muhammad Ibrahim Maifada, our amazing State Mobilization Consultant at Gender Awareness Trust! Your passion, dedication, and commitment to empowering communities and promoting inclusion inspire all of us every single day.

Today, we are pleased to share that we have officially resumed physical operations at our office. We hope you had a joyful and refreshing celebration with your loved ones. As we return, we do so with renewed energy, gratitude, and a deep sense of purpose.

Happy new week. If you work in the Non-profit, you carry a lot. The expectations, the pressure to get it right, the quiet hope that what you’re doing truly matters.

If you care about gender justice, policy reform, and a Nigeria where women’s leadership is not the exception, this is a piece you should not ignore. 👉 Read the full Premium Times review here: premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines…

This feature is a reflection of years of advocacy, research, and relentless work to ensure women are not just seen in governance, but protected, represented, and heard. Premium Times captured it clearly the real test is whether momentum becomes law.

Some conversations don’t fade. They shape policy. They shift power. They demand action. In its 2025 gender review, Premium Times Nigeria spotlighted voices pushing Nigeria beyond performative inclusion and one of those voices is Lydia Umar, our Executive Director.

The first Monday of January always feels different. It carries fresh hope, quiet fears, renewed promises and the deep desire to do better than yesterday. It is that moment where we pause, take a breath and remind ourselves why we started.

As we step into the new year we say thank you to our team for the work you do. Thank you to our partners and donors for believing in the vision. Thank you to our community and followers for standing with us, engaging, and pushing the conversation forward. #2026