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  • Emmanuella Dike, PhD

    Emmanuella Dike, PhD

    Executive Director, Deeds Support Initiative International

    Development Sociologist | Social Work Professional | Chartered Administrator | HSE Expert | Researcher | Humanitarian & Community Development Practitioner

    Dr. Emmanuella Dike is a Development Sociologist, Social Work Professional, Chartered Administrator, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Expert, researcher and humanitarian practitioner with over 18 years of experience in social development, community outreach, research, monitoring and evaluation, advocacy and humanitarian programming.

    She holds a Ph.D. in Development Sociology from the University of Calabar (2023), with doctoral research focused on the socio-economic wellbeing of women during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also holds a Diploma and B.Sc. in Social Work and Administration from the University of Jos.

    Dr. Dike founded Deeds Support Initiative International (DSII) in 2020 out of a deep commitment to changing lives, empowering vulnerable people and giving women, girls and children a stronger voice. Her professional interests include women and girls’ empowerment, child protection, community development, public health, mental health awareness, HSE, social protection and research.

    As an HSE professional and member of the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON), she is committed to promoting safety awareness, responsible practices and wellbeing across communities and development programmes.

    A key part of her vision is to improve access to mental health awareness and psychosocial support in Nigeria, while creating meaningful opportunities for social workers to apply their expertise within communities. She envisions a future where professional counselling and support can be just a call away.

    Through her leadership of DSII, Dr. Dike is committed to turning compassion into action and contributing to a society where vulnerable people are protected, empowered and given opportunities to thrive.

  • Empowering the Next Generation: The “Pad a Girl Campaign”

    Empowering the Next Generation: The “Pad a Girl Campaign”

    Access to menstrual hygiene should never be a luxury, yet it remains a significant hurdle for many young girls. We are inspired to highlight the “Pad a Girl Campaign,” a powerful initiative spearheaded by Deeds Support Initiative International.

    With a bold goal to reach 1,000 girls, this organization is hitting the streets to provide free sanitary supplies directly to those who need them most. Their work does more than provide products; it:

    • Restores Dignity: It ensures that menstruation is managed with hygiene and confidence.
    • Keeps Girls in School: By removing the barrier of period poverty, they are helping to ensure that girls don’t have to miss vital educational time due to a lack of supplies.
    • Breaks the Stigma: By openly discussing and advocating for menstrual health, they are normalizing the conversation and supporting the well-being of the girl child.

    We applaud the team at Deeds Support Initiative International for their hands-on approach and their commitment to uplifting young women in their community. Initiatives like this are the building blocks for a healthier, more equitable future.

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  • Climate Change Awareness Program Reaches 5 Secondary Schools in FCT

    Climate Change Awareness Program Reaches 5 Secondary Schools in FCT

    DSII partnered with YOUPAD, Basic Rights Watch, and GreencardFunds to deliver comprehensive environmental education programs to secondary school students across FCT Abuja.