Empowering Survivors. Building Stronger Communities.

Sheros Empowerment Foundation supports survivors, expands access to education, empowers women and young people with practical skills, and strengthens communities across Nigeria.

Healing lives. Creating opportunities. Strengthening communities.

Sheros Empowerment Foundation is a Nigeria-based nonprofit committed to supporting survivors of abuse and trauma, expanding access to education, empowering women and young people with practical skills, and reaching communities with meaningful support.

We believe that everyone deserves dignity, safety, opportunity and the support needed to rebuild their lives.

01 Survivor Support

Confidential support, counselling, safety planning and referrals for people experiencing or recovering from abuse and trauma.

02 Education

Scholarships and educational support that help children and young people continue learning and pursue brighter futures.

03 Economic Empowerment

Practical skills and opportunities that help women and young people build confidence, independence and sustainable livelihoods.

04 Community Outreach

Human-centred initiatives that respond to real needs and strengthen underserved communities.

OUR PROGRAMS

Practical support. Lasting opportunities. Stronger futures.

Our programs respond to real needs, from survivor care and educational support to practical skills development and community-based outreach.

01 Survivor Support & Counselling

Compassionate, confidential support for people experiencing or recovering from abuse and trauma, including counselling, safety planning and appropriate referrals.

02 Scholarships & Education

Educational support that helps children and young people remain in school, access learning opportunities and pursue brighter futures.

03 Skills & Economic Empowerment

Practical skills training and empowerment opportunities designed to help women and young people build confidence, independence and sustainable livelihoods.

04 Community Outreach

Community-centred initiatives that bring support, awareness, education and practical assistance closer to people who need them.

OUR IMPACT

Small steps. Real lives. Growing impact.

Every number represents a person reached, an opportunity created, or a community strengthened through the work of Sheros Empowerment Foundation.

10 Survivors Supported

10 survivors have received support through Chioma Chime’s No More Secrets program, helping them access guidance, care and a safer path toward healing.

5 Schools Reached

Sheros has carried out outreach activities in five schools, providing educational materials, awareness and practical support.

900 Students Reached

Approximately 900 students have been engaged through Sheros school outreach initiatives and received educational or awareness materials.

4 Scholarships Awarded

Four students have received scholarship support from Sheros to help them continue their education.

1 Youth Sponsored

One young person has been sponsored through a skills acquisition programme, creating an opportunity to build practical skills and greater independence.

VOICES OF IMPACT

Real people. Real stories. Real change.

Behind every programme is a person, a family or a community whose story matters. These are some of the people and communities whose journeys have been supported by Sheros Empowerment Foundation.

COMMUNITY IMPACT

Support that became something the whole school could use.

During one of Sheros Empowerment Foundation’s school outreach efforts, financial support provided to the school was put to practical use. In this video testimonial, the school shares how the support helped them fix a new door for the school.

It is a simple example of what community-centred giving can achieve when support responds directly to a real need.

Watch the school’s testimonial

SKILLS EMPOWERMENT

“Before Sheros Empowerment Foundation found me, I was broken. They helped me finish my education, trained me and gave me hope again. I learned furniture making, and after the training, they supported me with startup tools. Today, I have my own customers. Sheros made me believe that my story can change.”

Chimezie Henry

Sheros Skills Empowerment Beneficiary

SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT

“Before Sheros, I had dropped out of school because my family couldn’t afford the exam fees. I applied, and within weeks they supported me fully. I went back to school, took my exams and passed. Sheros didn’t just give me money; they gave me courage to keep going.”

Okeke Oluchi Emmanuel

Student Scholarship Beneficiary

SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT

“There came a time when my parents couldn’t pay my fees anymore. Sheros gave me a second chance. They didn’t just pay my fees; they reminded me that I mattered. Today, I’m back in school, studying hard, and I know this dream will come true.”

Sonia Oluchi

Student Scholarship Beneficiary

“Sheros gave me a safe space when everything around me felt unsafe. Their support helped me take my first step toward healing.”

ANONYMOUS

Survivor

“For the first time in years, I felt truly heard. Sheros helped me understand that healing is possible, even for someone like me.”

ANONYMOUS

Survivor

100% FREE . GLOBAL. VIRTUAL

No More Secrets

A trauma informed space for survivors to heal, reflect and reclaim their voice.

Founded by Chioma Chime, the No More Secrets Program is a 100% free global virtual healing initiative created to provide survivors with a safe, compassionate and privacy-conscious space to navigate their healing journey.

Every 4th Saturday of the month, participants come together for guided conversations exploring different stages of healing, from self-blame and emotional safety to rebuilding trust, healthy boundaries, reclaiming your voice, personal empowerment and releasing the past.

Through the program, survivors can access support, guidance and a space where their experiences can be heard with dignity and without judgement.

Every 4th Saturday. Completely Free. Registration Required

MONTHLY SURVIVOR HEALING PROGRAM

Healing can begin without giving up your privacy.

No More Secrets is designed with privacy and emotional safety in mind. You can participate at your own comfort level while accessing guided conversations and resources created to support your healing journey.

No Camera Required

Join without turning on your camera.

Anonymous Participation

Participants are welcome to protect their identity.

No Pressure to Speak

You can listen and participate at your own comfort level.

Private Access

Registered participants receive the private session link.

INCLUDED WITH THE PROGRAM

The No More Secrets Workbook

A guided healing resource designed to help participants reflect more deeply on each month’s theme, work through exercises and continue their healing beyond the live session.

Every 4th Saturday! Virtual! 100% Free! Registration Required

NEED SUPPORT?

You deserve to feel safe, heard and supported.

If you are experiencing abuse, recovering from trauma, or need someone to talk to, Sheros Empowerment Foundation is here to support you with compassion, dignity and respect.

Our survivor support services include confidential support, counselling, safety planning, guidance and appropriate referrals based on individual needs.

You do not have to face it alone.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Support that meets you with care, dignity and respect.

Every survivor’s situation is different. Sheros provides compassionate support and helps you understand available options without pressure or judgement.

01 Confidential Support

A safe and respectful space to speak about what you are experiencing or recovering from.

02 Counselling

Compassionate emotional support to help survivors begin or continue their healing journey.

03 Safety Planning

Practical guidance to help you think through your immediate safety and available options.

04 Guidance & Referrals

Where appropriate, Sheros can help connect survivors with relevant professional or community support.

Your safety and privacy matter. You choose what you are comfortable sharing.

RECENT OUTREACH

Turning compassion into action, one community at a time.

From schools to underserved communities, our outreach initiatives bring practical support, education and encouragement directly to the people who need them.

10 FEBRUARY 2025

Central School Obinagu Udi, Enugu State

Sheros School Outreach Enugu 2025

On 10 February 2025, Sheros Empowerment Foundation visited Central School Obinagu Udi in Enugu State, bringing school supplies, mentorship and encouragement to more than 200 students.

The outreach was designed to support learning, inspire confidence and remind every child that their circumstances should never define the limits of their future.

200+

Students Reached

School Supplies

Learning Support

Mentorship

Hope & Encouragement

GET INVOLVED

There is more than one way to make a difference.

Whether you give, volunteer your time or partner with us, your support helps Sheros reach more survivors, children, women and communities with meaningful assistance and opportunities.

Every contribution matters. Every action creates impact.

Donate

Help fund survivor support, education, empowerment and community outreach initiatives.

Volunteer

Give your time, skills and experience to support outreach, advocacy and community initiatives.

Partner With Us

Collaborate with Sheros to extend our reach, strengthen programs and create sustainable community impact.

YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS

Your support can change a life.

Every donation helps Sheros extend survivor support, education, empowerment opportunities and community outreach to more people who need them.

Give with purpose. Help restore hope and create stronger futures.