International Day of the Girl Child 2025

As the world observes the International Day of the Girl Child on October 11, FAME Foundation, an NGO based in Abuja, is celebrating girls who are leading change, even in the most challenging circumstances. This year’s theme, “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontlines of Crisis,” highlights the resilience, courage, and leadership of girls facing conflict, displacement, economic hardship, and social inequality.

In commemoration of the day, FAME Foundation, in collaboration with Laureus Sport for Good, organized a Girl Child Workshop on October 10, 2025, at LEA Primary School, Utako, Abuja. The workshop brought together 102 girls from LEA Primary School, Utako, and LEA Primary School, Apo, along with their teachers, to engage in activities designed to nurture confidence, leadership, and self-belief.

Speaking on the importance of the day, Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi, Executive Director of FAME Foundation, said,

“Every girl in Nigeria deserves a chance to learn, lead, and be heard. Our communities cannot thrive while half of our population is held back.”

She also reflected on the resilience of girls across Nigeria and Africa,

“Girls in Nigeria and across Africa are not waiting for opportunities; they are creating them. Their courage and determination are shaping their communities today, even in the toughest circumstances.”

She continued by highlighting the Foundation’s ongoing efforts,

“Many girls face obstacles that would discourage anyone. Every year, FAME Foundation steps in with programs and safe spaces to support them because empowering girls is not just about individuals, it is about shaping the future of Nigeria and Africa.”

Arabinrin Aderonke concluded by urging all stakeholders, including government agencies, community leaders, private organizations, and individuals, to collaborate in providing education, mentorship, and safe spaces for girls. She emphasized that empowering girls is a shared responsibility and that investing in their development strengthens the resilience and future of communities across Nigeria and the African continent.