We work among grassroots communities to emancipate women and the girl-child from violence and discriminative practices. A non-profit, non-partisan organisation working among urban slum communities in Lagos State since 1996.
1996
Year Established
4
Programme Departments
9
Thematic Focus Areas
30
Years of Service
Promoting the emancipation of grassroots women from discriminative practices and violence through legal protection, enlightenment campaigns and education on socio-political human rights issues.
To reduce social inequalities among grassroots women and the girl-child.
Four simple commitments shape every programme, every counselling session and every campaign we run in Ajegunle.
We hold ourselves accountable to the communities we serve, our partners and our donors — with honesty and transparency.
We build the capacity of women and young people to stand on their own through skills, enterprise and confidence.
Our work is driven by service, not profit — putting the needs of grassroots women and girls first, always.
We deliver our programmes with competence, diligence and respect for every person we work with.
From skills training to legal aid, each department plays its part in lifting women and girls out of violence and poverty.
Women
The flagship of ACP. The Women Department organises grassroots women in Ajegunle for awareness, education and economic empowerment
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Youth
The Youth Department engages young people of Ajegunle with education, life-skills and leadership programmes
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Research
Evidence drives advocacy. The department documents the realities of women and girls in urban slum communities, publishes newsletters and reports, and produces learning materials that inform ACP’s campaigns.
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Legal
Access to justice for poor women is at the heart of ACP’s mission. The Legal Department provides free legal aid, counselling and referral services to women and girls whose rights have been violated.
Learn moreLives changed through skills, legal support and community solidarity.
Before ACP I had no trade and no hope. Today I sew for customers across Ajegunle and my children are in school. The Skill Acquisition Centre changed my life.
When my husband’s family wanted to throw me out of my home after he died, ACP’s legal team stood by me. I still have my house and my dignity.
The youth programme taught me that a real man protects, he does not abuse. I now speak to other young men in my street about respecting women.
Skills Acquisition
Graduands received certificates in tailoring, catering and craft-making after months of hands-on training — along with starter guidance to launch their own small businesses.
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Advocacy
Awareness walks, street drama and radio sensitisation will take the message of zero tolerance for violence against women and girls across Ajegunle communities.
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Democracy & Governance
Community sessions on voter registration, informed participation and peaceful elections were held in markets, schools and community centres.
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