About SPWA
Single Parent Wellbeing Advocacy (SPWA) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) based in Nigeria dedicated to improving the lives and overall wellbeing of single parentss, both male and female, across the country. Founded on the principles of compassion, equity, and empowerment, SPWA recognizes the unique challenges faced by single parentss and strives to create a supportive and inclusive environment where they can thrive.
We at SPWA believe that raising balanced children require both parents to be actively involved in their upbringing. It’s a divine arrangement that children are to be nurtured and trained under the umbrella of father and mother to allow them grow into better adulthood.
However, we understand that circumstances beyond parties’ control may result in one of the parents been absent in the children’s life such as divorce, death, abandonment and separation. Indeed, we understand the need for family to stay together, we also understand that some families are so toxic, too dangerous and so inimical to the welfare of the children that it will be better off for the children if the problem is irredeemable.
Some children have endured toxic relationship between their parents that it hasadversely affected their adulthood. This toxicity has continued till adulthood. At SPWA, we have recognized this and advocated that rather than staying in the dangerous and toxic family situation where one of the parents is being abuse emotionally, physically, financially, treated very badly, parent should separate and raise their children.
We understand that parent may have fallen out of love for each other, but they should love and coparent. The fact that the parents are not together should not stop them from raising well balanced children and well adjusted children. That’s is mission, our mandate to raise a well balanced children in a single parents home that has a well balanced children attitude, well adjusted, no negativity, no handspun
Mission Statement
Our mandate is to raise well-balanced children in a single-parent home with well-balanced children in attitude, well-adjusted, no negativity, no handspun and well-brought up. Advocate Complete wholesomeness for Single Parent households to thrive and raise physically, emotionally and socially balanced Children
Organizational Structure
SPWA operates with a well-defined structure that includes:
- Board of Directors: Comprised of individuals with expertise in various fields, the board provides strategic direction and oversees the organization’s operations.
- Executive Team: The executive team, led by an Executive Director, manages the day-to-day activities and programs of SPWA.
- Staff and Volunteers: A dedicated team of professionals and volunteers work together to implement programs, provide support, and engage with the community.
Vision for the Future
SPWA envisions a future where single parentss in Nigeria are empowered, supported, and treated equitably, allowing them to provide the best possible environment for their children. The organization aims to create a society where single-parent families thrive, and the wellbeing of both parents and children is prioritized.
By advocating for change, providing essential services, and fostering a sense of community, Single Parent Wellbeing Advocacy (SPWA) is working tirelessly to break down barriers and ensure that single parentss in Nigeria can lead fulfilling lives and build strong, resilient families and communities.
SPWA envisions expanding its reach to serve single parentss in more regions of Nigeria. The organization aims to develop additional programs and services to address evolving challenges faced by single-parent households. These may include housing assistance, legal clinics, and further initiatives to combat societal stigmas associated with single parentshood.