A non-profit for women & girls

Restoring dignity, building futures.

DWEM Foundation promotes the health, dignity, and socio-economic development of women and girls in under-served communities — through menstrual hygiene, education, advocacy, and empowerment.

Women standing together in unity

5,000+

Pads distributed

30+

Communities reached

1,200+

Girls educated

50+

Volunteers & partners

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Who we are

A foundation built on health, dignity & empowerment

DCROWN Women Empowerment (DWEM) Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the menstrual hygiene, health, and empowerment of women and young girls — through sanitary materials, education, advocacy, vocational training, financial literacy, and outreach.

We work to eliminate stigma, discrimination, and harmful cultural practices, while opening doors to opportunity for women and girls across Nigeria and beyond.

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What we do

Our Programs

Five pillars guide our work for the well-being and advancement of women and girls.

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Menstrual Hygiene

Providing and distributing sanitary pads and menstrual health products through dedicated access points.

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Health Education

Seminars, workshops, and campaigns on menstrual hygiene, reproductive and general health.

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Advocacy

Eliminating stigma, discrimination, and harmful cultural practices around menstruation and women's health.

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Empowerment

Skills acquisition, vocational training, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy programmes.

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Mentorship

Structured platforms connecting young women and girls with experienced professionals and role models.

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See how each pillar creates lasting change. →

Flagship Initiative

The Pad A Damsel (PAD) Initiative

A signature campaign promoting menstrual hygiene and the overall well-being of women and girls — through the provision and distribution of sanitary pads, the establishment of access points, health education and sensitization, and community outreach.

Learn about Pad A Damsel
Girls smiling with sanitary pads at a Pad A Damsel outreach

Your support changes a life

Every donation helps us reach another girl with the products, education, and opportunity she deserves.