Among the WODF beneficiaries, there are some widows and orphans with physical, mental and skin disabilities. There are also widowed mothers and grandmothers who take of orphans with disabilities.The economic situation of these mothers and grandmothers presents a challenge Read more

“A common consequence of widowhood in traditional societies is the withdrawal of children from school. Girls are likely to be the first affected; they are needed to care for younger siblings while the widowed mother begs or works, or Read more

Jamila Sulu is a Human Rights Specialist and International Development Practitioner with a strong passion for empowering widowed women and orphaned children in Africa. She is the Founder and Chairperson of the Widows and Orphans Development Foundation (WODF) based Read more