Introduction
Girls Pride Initiatives for Sustainable Development, also known as TGPI, is a youth-led nonprofit organization in Nigeria that supports girls and young women through education, health, leadership, digital literacy and economic empowerment programs.
History and Background
TGPI was founded in 2020 by Borisade Ayobami Bisola after a school summit involving around 300 girls in Ondo State. The organization was created to address challenges such as teenage pregnancy, school dropout, menstrual stigma, gender-based violence and limited opportunities for girls.
Mission and Purpose
TGPI aims to help girls become confident, self-reliant and capable of overcoming social and economic barriers.
Its main priorities include:
- Girls’ education
- Menstrual health and hygiene
- Sexual and reproductive health
- Gender-based violence prevention
- Digital literacy
- Disability inclusion
- Leadership and vocational skills
Governance and Structure
TGPI operates as a nonprofit organization with a board, executive leadership, program staff, volunteers and community partners.
The organization is not a private foundation, corporate foundation or enterprise foundation. It mainly functions as a community-based implementing organization.
Funding and Grants
TGPI appears to finance its work through:
- Individual donations
- Corporate sponsorships
- Institutional partnerships
- In-kind contributions
- Volunteer and pro bono support
- Project-based funding
The organization does not currently advertise a permanent open grant program for other NGOs. It is therefore better described as a nonprofit implementer and project partner rather than a traditional donor or grantmaking foundation.
Major Programs and Initiatives
TGPI’s key programs include:
- Red Flag Campaign for menstrual health
- Cycle of Confidence menstrual-health guide
- Empower Her Wellness
- He-for-She Project
- Abled Not Disabled Project
- Girls Connect
- AI Fact-Checking Program
- Vocational and entrepreneurship training
These initiatives support adolescent girls, boys, young women and girls with disabilities.
Impact and Examples of Work Funded
TGPI reports reaching thousands of young people through school outreach, virtual training, health education and community campaigns.
Its activities have included:
- Menstrual-health education and sanitary-pad distribution
- Digital-safety and media-literacy training
- Gender-equality education for boys
- Vocational training for young women
- Disability-inclusive empowerment programs
- Regional partnerships in Nigeria, Liberia and other African countries
Most published impact figures are reported by the organization and have not been independently verified.
Conclusion
Girls Pride Initiatives for Sustainable Development is a growing youth-led nonprofit working to improve the health, education, safety and economic opportunities of girls and young women.
Its strengths include grassroots outreach, gender-focused programming, youth leadership and community partnerships. TGPI may be relevant to donors, companies and development organizations seeking local partners in girls’ education, menstrual health, gender equality, digital safety and youth empowerment.
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