Empowering Girls and Women, Transforming Lives

We work with communities to eliminate barriers that prevent girls and women from achieving their full potential through health education, gender integration, skills development, economic empowerment, and community-led development.

240+ Community Groups
98% Loan Repayment
350+ Mobilisers Trained
LTI Community Training Session
LTI Youth Empowerment Program
LTI Community Engagement
LTI Traditional Leaders Meeting

The Challenge

Three interconnected crises preventing girls and women from reaching their potential.

Girls Out of School

Economic pressures and cultural barriers push adolescent girls out of classrooms and into vulnerable, high-risk socioeconomic and health situations.

Maternal Mortality

Unaddressed gender and social norm barriers contribute to poor health-seeking behaviour and high rates of maternal mortality among women of reproductive age.

Lost GDP

Potential global and national GDP is not achieved due to gender gaps in education and economic participation — losses that compound annually.

The Result?

Potential unrealised. Unsustainable interventions. Communities left behind.

Who We Are

The promise we keep to every community we serve.

Our Mission

To work and collaborate to eliminate barriers that prevent girls and women from achieving their full potential. We build capacity, challenge harmful norms, and create sustainable pathways for health, education, and economic empowerment.

Our Values

The principles that guide everything we do.

Gender Equality

Challenging harmful norms and ensuring equal voice, choice, and opportunity.

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Localization

Community leadership to identify problems and develop local solutions.

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Evidence Based

Grounding our work in data and lived experience, continuously learning.

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Transparency

Operating with integrity, sharing successes and challenges openly.

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Innovation

Embracing creative solutions and testing what works in real conditions.

Sustainability

Fostering local systems for ongoing leadership and community development.

What We Do

Six interconnected pillars transforming lives at the grassroots level.

Gender Integration & Social Inclusion

We challenge harmful norms and support female leadership. Every woman and girl deserves a voice in her home, her community, and the world.

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Skills & Income Empowerment

We help girls, women and communities learn practical skills including tailoring, catering, production, branding, and digital marketing.

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Financial Inclusion

We support local savings and loans groups, introduce digital banking, and help women access small funds to grow businesses.

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Health Education & Behavior Change

Using evidence-based SBC methods, we support communities to positively change behaviours related to maternal health, family planning, and nutrition.

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Basic Literacy & Education

We build practical literacy and educational skills for girls, women and organisations, strengthening capacity for growth.

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Community Mobilization

We engage men, boys, traditional leaders, and local structures as allies in transforming gender norms and improving health outcomes.

We Share What Works. We Help Others Do the Same.

We design, manage, and strengthen development programmes globally using evidence-based, gender-responsive approaches. Every partnership directly funds our community work.

How We Work with Partners

We provide global advisory, training, and institutional capacity strengthening to organisations seeking to improve programme effectiveness.

Dual Impact

Proceeds from every partnership fund our community programmes. Your investment has double impact — on your institution and on the communities we serve.

What You Gain

Decades of combined experience in behaviour change, women's empowerment, gender integration, and development — globally grounded, locally tested.

Core Services

Specialized advisory services for organisations driving health, gender, and social impact.

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Strategic Advisory & Program Design

Evidence-based health, gender, and social impact program design that delivers measurable results.

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  • Program Design & Theory of Change
  • SBC Strategy Design
  • Gender Integration & Audits
  • M&E Frameworks & Results Measurement
  • Institutional Capacity Building
  • Policy & Systems Strengthening
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SBC, Community Engagement & Gender Systems

Context-responsive approaches that improve participation, trust, and behaviour outcomes.

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  • CHW Toolkit Development
  • Community Action Resource Planning
  • Social Norm Transformation
  • Male Engagement Strategies
  • Community Mobilization Systems
  • Peer Education & Behavioural Roadmaps
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Capacity Strengthening & Leadership

Practical learning programs, leadership development, and facilitation training for professionals.

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  • Custom Training Design & Delivery
  • Leadership Development Programs
  • Facilitation Skills & Executive Coaching
  • Cohort-Based Accelerated Programs
  • Youth Leadership & Career Mentorship
  • Professional Development Pathways
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Advocacy, Communication & Narrative Change

Influence policy, shape public narratives, and communicate impact through strategic advocacy.

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  • Smart Advocacy & Strategy Development
  • Digital Advocacy & Social Mobilization
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Coalition Building
  • Storytelling for Impact & Narrative Change
  • Campaign Design & Execution
  • Evidence-to-Action Translation
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Knowledge Products & Learning Tools

Implementation-ready resources including toolkits, manuals, digital learning products, and facilitation materials.

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  • Training Curricula & Facilitation Guides
  • Toolkits & Flipbooks
  • Digital Learning Resources
  • Job Aids & Supervision Tools
  • Learning Manuals
  • AI-Powered Learning Systems

Prefer email?

info@luchonthriveinitiative.org

luchonthriveinitiative@gmail.com

All consultancy services are fee-based. Pricing tailored to project scope and duration.

Our Impact

We share what we learn through consulting, training, and tools for organisations worldwide.

The Luchon Thrive Initiative transforms education, health, and economies starting with communities in Nigeria and across Africa. Every partnership directly funds our community programmes. Every consultancy builds local capacity.

240+ Community Groups Established
98% Loan Repayment Rate
80% Health Behaviour Change
350+ Community Mobilisers Trained

Our Theory of Change

How we create lasting impact in communities.

LTI Theory of Change diagram showing the full causal chain: Problem (structural barriers to education, health, economic opportunity) → Inputs (training, financial resources, partnerships, network access) → Activities (community mobilization, leadership development, networking) → Outputs (trained leaders, community groups, advocacy initiatives, locally identified solutions) → Outcomes (increased agency, strengthened community systems, social inclusion, collective action) → Impact (empowered communities with reduced gender inequality, improved health outcomes, economic resilience, and sustainable local systems). Includes Learning & Adaptation monitoring bar.

Theory of Change Framework — LTI creates enabling environments for sustainable community transformation through evidence-based programming, gender-responsive approaches, and community-led development.

Our theory of change guides how we work with communities to create enabling environments for sustainable transformation. Through evidence-based social and behaviour change approaches, gender-responsive programming, and community-led development, we strengthen local systems, leadership, and collective action. We support communities to identify and drive their own solutions while addressing structural and social barriers to health, education, and economic opportunity.

Success Stories

Real stories of transformation from communities implementing the Women's Empowerment Group approach.

Stories drawn from Breakthrough ACTION-Nigeria's WEG initiative, implemented with support from USAID. LTI draws on this proven methodology in its own programming.
Hauwa - Luchon Thrive Initiative Success Story

From Starvation to Salvation: Hawa'u's Journey

When her community was attacked in 2021, 23-year-old mother Hawa'u Daudu fled to the IDP Camp in Badau with her 16-month-old boy, Salim. Badau is a border community where Breakthrough ACTION-Nigeria carries out the WEG approach.

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During a WEG meeting, Hauwa'u witnessed a food demonstration session showing how healthy meals can be made from locally available sources. A facilitator noticed Salim's small size and measured his arm with a MAUC tape, revealing severe malnourishment.

The WEG assisted me in bringing my child back to life. I now have a healthy child. With the knowledge I have, my family and I live a healthy life, and I can teach and support other women and children.

Hauwa'u returned to the IDP camp and taught women how to create nutritious meals using locally produced foods. Many children at the camp are now in good health.

Cynthia - Luchon Thrive Initiative Success Story

Together We Decide: Cynthia and Sunday's Transformation

In Ndegu Amainyima, women could not seek medical care without the husband's permission. This hesitancy led to avoidable complications and, sometimes, death.

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Cynthia Ogali learned about joint spousal decision making in her WEG. She spoke to her husband, Sunday, about what she had learned. Sunday was quickly convinced that joint decision making would improve their family's health.

Before, I used to hesitate and worry about the costs. But now that my husband and I know that our children's health comes first, we can manage together.

Now, whenever the children are ill, Cynthia and Sunday consult with one another and visit a nearby health facility as soon as possible.

Monica - Luchon Thrive Initiative Success Story

From Dependent to Provider: Monica's Engine Oil Business

Iteshi Monica was a housewife entirely dependent on her husband. She possessed no income of her own. Her life changed when she enrolled in Star Women, a WEG in the Ekpelu ward.

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After weeks of consistent savings, Monica secured a loan and opened an engine oil business. Her house stands on a major road where cars frequently need engine oil, and constant power outages mean generators require regular servicing.

Joining Star Women changed my life and gave me the tools to empower myself and others. I am now a proud business owner and lead WEG facilitator.

Monica has since established her own WEG called Peace WEG, empowering other women to make informed health decisions while providing access to monitored micro-savings and loans.

Weg - Luchon Thrive Initiative Success Story

A Community's Love: How One WEG Saved an Orphan

Nneka was a young woman full of hopes who tragically passed away while giving birth. Her sudden death left the community in shock. Upon learning of Nneka's death, Show the Light WEG came together to ensure the baby's well-being.

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The WEG members collected contributions to support the child's financial needs. Ogodo Mercy, a member, stepped forward to become the baby's surrogate mother. Other members formed a support network around Mercy and the baby.

I am grateful for the WEG's support and for trusting me with this precious life. Together, we are giving this child the best possible start in life.

The child, now surrounded by a loving environment, is thriving and has become a cherished member of the community.

Clementina - Luchon Thrive Initiative Success Story

From Facilitator to Community Leader: Clementina's Rise

Nwaoba Clementina is a member of the Ward Development Committee in Ikwo LGA. She has always been passionate about women's empowerment in her community.

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When the first WEG was established, Clementina was appointed as the lead facilitator. With her guidance, the group flourished. She led by example and encouraged other women to form their own groups.

Being part of the Women Empowerment Group has been a life-changing experience. Witnessing women supporting and uplifting each other has strengthened my belief in the power of collective action.

Clementina's leadership elevated the status of women in the community and inspired others to take charge and advocate for their rights.

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Our Partners

Organisations that make our work possible.

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Our Leadership

Experienced professionals with a heart for service.

Dr Shittu Abdu Aguye

Dr. Shittu Abdu Aguye

Chairman, Board of Trustees

Public Health Physician with over 18 years delivering HIV/AIDS, reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH), and nutrition programmes. Passionate about transforming health outcomes through evidence-based, community-centred approaches.

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Mwikali Kioko

Mwikali Kioko

Strategic Board Advisor

Seasoned global health leader with experience managing and scaling international development programmes across Africa and the Caribbean. Provides mentorship and strategic guidance to support organisational systems and knowledge sharing.

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Odoh Diego Okenyodo

Odoh Diego Okenyodo

Board Member

Development communication expert. Founder of Isu Media Ltd and CEO of Akweya TV Limited. Designs impactful campaigns for international NGOs, government agencies, and private sector partners. Faculty at WABMA.

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Lucy Onyechi

Lucy Onyechi

Secretary & Lead Strategist

Development and public health strategist with over 15 years of experience designing and leading programmes focused on gender equality, social and behaviour change, women's empowerment, advocacy, and community systems strengthening across Africa. Has contributed to USAID, Gates Foundation, and international NGO initiatives through strategic communication, capacity development, stakeholder engagement, and programme advisory support. Recognised as a 120 Under 40 Global Family Planning Leader committed to advancing inclusive and community-driven development outcomes.

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Free Resources Library

Practical tools, training materials, and community engagement resources developed through field experience and strategic partnerships.

For Programme Teams: Start with implementation guidance. For Facilitators: Use training resources for curriculum delivery. For Field Workers: Apply behaviour change tools during community engagement.

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Partner With Us

There are many ways to support our mission. Choose the path that fits you best.

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Volunteer With Us

Join our team of changemakers. Contribute your skills in programme design, facilitation, research, or community engagement.

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Engage Our Expertise

We provide technical consultancy, programme design, and implementation support for organisations working in gender and health.

Ready to Partner With Us?

Let's discuss how LTI can support your organisation's goals. Share your project details and we'll respond within 48 hours.

Prefer email?

info@luchonthriveinitiative.org

luchonthriveinitiative@gmail.com

Note: All consultancy services are fee-based. Pricing is tailored to project scope and duration.

Contact Us

Partner with us, request a consultancy, or learn more about our community programmes.

Phone

07120041400

Address

Plot 602, Area 1, Durumi
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

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