SIGCLE
Empowering Girls, Transforming Communities
Sapphire Initiative for Girl-Child Literacy and Empowerment
Vision
We envision the vulnerable and disadvantaged groups in Nigeria are self-reliant, independent, well informed, healthy, educated and exercising their rights; socially and economically contributing to their community.
Mission
To advocate and provide for the vulnerable who are affected by social and economic factors acquire basic necessities of life (education, health care services and economic empowerment) for socio-economic growth in their communities.
Goal
SIGCLE will ensure a conducive and just environment for the girl-child, women and persons with disability to access education, empowerment and attain their full potential by initiating legislation and enforcement of conventions and agreements towards socio-economic growth in communities of Nigeria.
Who We Are
Sapphire Initiative for Girl-Child Literacy and Empowerment (SIGCLE) is a registered non-profit, non-governmental organization officially incorporated with the Corporate Affairs Commission on December 14, 2015 (RC CAC/IT/83308). We are dedicated to transforming the lives of girls, women, and persons with disabilities across the 19 northern states of Nigeria.
Our organization was born from a profound desire to address the systemic challenges faced by women and girls in Northern Nigeria—challenges our founder witnessed firsthand during her political career. We recognized that exploitation, poverty, illiteracy, and discrimination have become the unfortunate reality for countless girls and women in many communities, primarily due to lack of quality education and socio-economic support.
What Makes Us Difference
At SIGCLE, we don’t just provide temporary relief—we create sustainable pathways to empowerment. Our holistic approach addresses the root causes of inequality, discrimination, and poverty through:
- Educational support that keeps girls in school
- Health initiatives that protect dignity and wellbeing
- Advocacy efforts that change policies and mindsets
- Community engagement that ensures lasting transformation
- Skills acquisition training that creates economic independence
- Direct intervention programs that save girls from early marriage
The Principles That Guide Us
Respect for Humanity
The organisation is committed to upholding and regarding the respect for humanity in its engagements and relationship with the beneficiaries.
Visionary
We are visionary in our approach to issues so that we can better approach issues in the context it should be.
Integrity
The hallmark of our relationship with the communities and partners is to bring best practices devoid of any encumbrances applying highest standards.
Unity
It is the value that keeps us together irrespective of creed, religion, race or status for us to succeed in our mission.
Sincerity
As development workers discharged with trust of managing projects for the vulnerable, we commit to doing so with all diligence and in line with set agreements.
Courage
We shall present facts as they are and speak for the voiceless in whatever situation reporting adequately cases.
WHY ARE WORK MATTER
Girl-Child Toilet Initiative
We’re constructing modern, hygienic toilet facilities in select secondary schools across Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, and Zamfara states. This critical project addresses one of the leading causes of girls dropping out of school—lack of privacy and proper sanitation during menstruation.
- Enhanced learning environment
- Improved hygiene and dignity for female students
- Increased school enrollment and retention of girls
- Reduced health risks associated with poor sanitation
Stories of Transformation
Hear From the Girls and Women Whose Lives We’ve Touched.
"Thanks to SIGCLE's bursary program, I was able to complete my secondary education. Today, I'm pursuing my dream of becoming a teacher to inspire other girls in my community."