Why the Girl Child Summit Matters
The Girl Summit, hosted annually around the International Day of the Girl Child (October 11), is a national platform for advocacy, awareness, and action. It spotlights the unique challenges girls face in Nigeria while celebrating their resilience and leadership.
Understanding the Barriers
Despite their strength, girls in Nigeria continue to face:
- Limited access to quality education
- Poor sexual and reproductive health services
- Gender-based violence and child marriage
- Economic exclusion and early labour
- Social norms that silence their voices
Nigeria has the highest number of out-of-school children in Sub-Saharan Africa.
1 in 3 girls are married before the age of 18
Only 40% of rural girls complete secondary school.
Our Commitment to Change
At HACEY, we believe girls are not just beneficiaries — they are leaders, creators and changemakers. Through the Girl Child Summit and our broader PAVE PROJECT, we create opportunities for girls to build knowledge, develop practical skills, express themselves, connect with mentors and participate in conversations that affect their lives and futures.
- Annual National Summit (since 2013)
- PAVE Project active in 25 communities
- Programs in digital literacy, reproductive health, advocacy training, and creative expression
More Than a Day — A Movement
The International Day of the Girl Child is more than a symbolic date. For us, it’s a catalyst for sustained impact, one that drives:
- Policy dialogues
- Resource mobilisation for girl-centred programs
- Partnerships with the government, the private sector, and civil society
- Stories and creative expressions that challenge norms
