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PROGRAMS & IMPACT

Shifting Norms. Strengthening Systems. Protecting Women & Girls.

Explore our program areas, case studies and legacy initiatives.

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Program Areas

Our work is organized into core program areas. Each area combines tools, training and partnerships tailored to local communities.

GENDER & SAFETY

FGM & EVAWG

Community organizing, survivor-centered support and norm-change tools to end FGM/C and violence

GBV

GBV Prevention

Prevention clubs, safe spaces and referral pathways and survivor-centered advocacy

HEALTH

SRHR

Adolescent SRHR, Menstrual health, contraceptive awareness and counseling tools

EDUCATION

Education & Literacy

Clubs, tutoring and local-language learning sessions that keep girls in school.

YOUTH

Youth Leadership

Youth-led councils and leadership labs that place young people at the centre of change

HEALTH SYSTEM

Community Health / Clinics

Clinics-supported outreach, community health workers and nutrition-focused initiatives.

Case Studies

Explore how Circuit Pointe combines community research, capacity building , advocacy and MERL to end FGM and strengthen women’s rights in Imo and Ebonyi States.

CASE STUDY 1

Advancing Women’s Rights To End FGM In 12 Communities In Imo State

A multi-layered, community-led approach that dramatically increased knowledge, shifted attitudes and established StopFGM monitoring groups across Imo state

CASE STUDY 2

“Abolish FGM/C” In 12 Communities In Imo And Ebonyi States

A programme that combined community dialogues, monitoring structures and stakeholder mapping to reduce FGM prevalence and reframe social norms

CASE STUDY 3

Advancing Women’s Rights To End FGM In 10 Communities In Imo & Ebonyi States - Consolidate Evaluation

This evaluation brings together learning across multiple stakeholders in Imo & Ebonyi States. It shows how TBAs, community leaders, youth and StopFGM Monitoring Groups evolved into champions of change

CASE STUDY 4

C’est La Vie 2.0: MERL For SRHR & Anti-FGM/GBV Advocacy

A national MERL platform that links data, coalitions nd community action to drive policy, advocacy and programme design on FGM/C and GBV

Current programs

These are the initiatives we are currently implementing with our partners and communities.

HEALTH SYSTEMS | TB/HIV

Global Fund GC7 - Nigeria TB/HIV Reach Integration & Impact Project

Supporting TB/HIV prevention, testing and treatment through community outreach, index testing, and stronger links between facilities and communities.

HEALTH SYSTEMS. COMMUNITY-LED MONITORING

Global Fund GC7 - NEPWHAN Community-Led Monitoring Project

Working with Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) and Key Population networks to monitor HIV services in facilities and hotspots, identify barriers and advocate for friendly, high-quality services for People Living with HIV(PLHIV)

GENDER & SAFETY - ENDING FGM & VAWG

FEF-OSC - Ending FGM Through Community-Led Advocacy In 6 Communities

Training community advocates, male champions and religious leaders to lead dialogues, challenge harmful norms and promote the abandonment of FGM

Past programs

Over the years, Circuit Pointe has implemented programs that advanced safety, strengthened health systems, improved learning outcomes, and expanded opportunities across communities.

GENDER & SAFETY | FGM & EVAWG

2024 - 2025: Advancing Women’s Right To End FGM

Communities: 10 communities

Community-driven action to end FGM through women's leadership local by-laws and alternative rites.

2021 - 2023: #Abolish FGM/C Campaign

Communities: 12 communities

Multi-community campaign focused on dialogue, commitments and public declarations for FGM abandonment.

2019: Break The Cycle: StopFGM/C

Combined FGM/C abandonment work with wider dialogue and community accountability systems. Implemented in 6 communities

2019: Accelerate Change Today! END FGM/C

Communities: 6 communities

Strengthened existing communication channels and built capacity of Town Criers who are now endFGM Media Campaign organizers in their communities.

GBV RECOVERY & SS

2024: EMPOWERHER - End Violence Against Women & Girls

Safe spaces for survivors, referral pathways and psychosocial support across two communities

2022 - 2025: Break The Cycle - End VAWG

Communities: 16 communities

Community mobilization, male engagement and norm shifting sessions

HEALTH | SRHR

2019 - 2020: Adolescent SRHR Learning Circles

Small-group learning circles covering menstrual health, bodily autonomy and safe practices for adolescent girls.

2020: Menstrual Dignity & Hygiene Program

Distribution of reusable pads, hygiene training and school based awareness drives

EDUCATION & LITERACY

Techinspired – STEM For Secondary School Girls

Introduced girls to STEM pathways through hands-on learning and mentorship

Digital Literacy For 350 Rural Pupils

Improved digital skills and provided access to foundational digital training in rural schools

YOUTH LEADERSHIP

2018 - 2019: #RAISE100FemaleTechpreneurs

Supported young women with digital skills training, mentorship and entrepreneurship development.

Uniting Generations By Photo Quilting Together

Engaged young people in intergenerational storytelling, creative arts and community cohesion activities.

HEALTH SYSTEMS | COMMUNITY HEALTH / CLINICS

Community Health Outreach Pilot

Strengthened community-clinic linkages through outreach sessions, screenings and early detection referrals

Obodo Ahiara Community Garden (Malnutrition Program)

Supported household nutrition, child feeding practices and community wellbeing through shared gardening