Association of Nigerian Women Leaders in Diaspora

The Association of Nigerian Women Leaders in Diaspora (ANWLD) is a charitable organization based in Laurel, MD, dedicated to advancing women's empowerment and child welfare across Nigeria and the global diaspora. Operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, ANWLD provides comprehensive support services addressing critical issues affecting women and children of Nigerian heritage. The organization's core initiatives include advocacy against domestic violence, gender equality promotion, and girl-child education advancement. ANWLD supports good governance, democracy, accountability, and the rule of law through its multifaceted programming. The organization's flagship initiative is the Center for Women & Child Development (CWCD), designed to establish safe havens throughout Nigeria's thirty-six states. These centers offer technical support, skills training, health clinics, hygiene education, HIV/AIDS awareness programs, anti-trafficking initiatives, domestic violence shelter services, foster care support, and political advocacy. ANWLD combines professional expertise from women leaders across diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds to deliver integrated solutions for women and children in need. The organization's long-term vision includes partnerships with similar organizations and expansion into other African nations. By bringing together intelligence, skills, and strengths from diaspora professionals, ANWLD works to uplift the status of undervalued women and create opportunities for leadership, excellence, and meaningful contribution to society. The organization remains committed to ensuring equal respect and opportunity for women globally.