Marvella Odili Joins The International Women's Society (IWS).

Dateline: 10/10/17

Founder and CEO of Save Our Needy, Marvella Odili was officially inducted into the International Women's Society on Tuesday, October 10th 2017.

 

Marvella Odili (R) at the IWS induction ceremony

Mrs. Ego Boyo (M) poses with new members during the induction ceremony

 

The International Women's Society (IWS) is an independent, non-political, non-governmental and non-profit organization founded in 1957 by public-spirited Nigerian and expatriate women to support and work for the advancement of disadvantaged and marginalized women and children.

 

 

 

The organization spans 20 countries and has a fantastic multi-generational support group. Networking, fostering of life-long friendships and the development of individuals as well as communities are some of the opportunities the organization provides.

 

 

 

Many notable, successful and accomplished Nigerian women including Mrs. Kofoworola Bucknor-Akerele (former Deputy of Lagos State), Mrs. Nkiru Anumudu, Mrs. Abiola Otufale and Mrs. Evelyn Akeredolu are an integral part of the organization. Wives of diplomats are honorary members.

 

Marvella Odili, Founder and CEO, Save Our Needy

Marvella Odili with Susan Peters, Nollywood star and model

 

Mrs. Ego Boyo (CEO, Temple Productions, Nollywood A-list actress, and Producer) is currently the President. 

 

Marvella Odili with Mrs. Ego Boyo, President IWS

Save Our Needy Celebrates International Day of The Girl With Marginalized Girls

Save Our Needy in partnership with the International Women's Society (IWS) celebrated the International Day of the Girl with the students of Girls Senior Academy, Lafiagi, Lagos Island, today.

Education is the key to sustainable human development

Girls should be trained to become leaders

The project entitled M.E.T (Motivate, Educate and Train) Girls which was launched in November 2016 by Save Our Needy aims at encouraging and promoting leadership in girls. More than 1,000 girls have benefited from this program till date.

Guest speaker, Mrs. Pauline Tomlin speaking to the girls about entrepreneurship

The girls affirm their beliefs in becoming leaders and strong girls.

Mrs. Dolapo Coker (IWS Executive Committee member) speak to the girls about sexual and reproductive health.

Mrs. Nneoma Effanga talks about leadership to the girls

The program was very successful as all the guest speakers drove home their points in fun, exciting ways. The girls were all delighted to be a part of the program. They were given gift packs at the end of the program.

The girls are encouraged to enrol in STEM classes to bridge the gender technology gap.

L-R: Mrs. Nkoli Ogbolu, Mrs. Priscilla Benjamin Olaoye, Chief Mrs. Victoria Akpan, Mrs. Bimbola Ademola (Vice-President, IWS), Mrs. Ego Boyo (President, IWS), Mrs. Grace Kalango, Mrs. Dolapo Coker, Mrs. Kabiawu (Principal, Girls Senior Academy), Mrs. Uwa Saleh and Mrs. Pauline Tomlin

The IWS was ably represented by its executive members and members including the President, Mrs. Ego Boyo (CEO, Temple Productions, Nollywood A-list actress and Producer). Save Our Needy was represented by the Founder and CEO, Marvella Odili.

L-R: Chief Mrs. Victoria Akpan (Executive Committee member, IWS), Mrs. Pauline Tomlin, Mrs. Kabiawu and Marvella Odili (Founder and CEO, Save Our Needy).

Marvella Odili with students of Girls Senior Academy

Marvella Odili showing love to the students of Girls Senior Academy

Educate a girl, educate a nation

A cross section of excited girls at the program

#InternationalDayOfTheGirl

All girls should have an education and be empowered

The International Day of the Girl is celebrated annually on October 11 to highlight issues affecting girls particularly gender inequality. This year's theme is EmPOWER Girls: Emergency response and resilience planning.

Happy #InternationalDayOfTheGirl

#GirlPower #StrongGirls #WomenSupportingWomen #GirlsCount