Background
Across communities in Nigeria and beyond, young women founders are designing bold, human-centered solutions that protect women and girls from violence. Their work—rooted in courage, innovation, and lived realities is redefining what genuine progress looks like. As the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence draws to a close, Opportunity Desk will host a powerful Instagram Live conversation to elevate these voices, amplify their impact, and strengthen collective commitment to ending violence in all its forms.
Theme : Young Founders Leading the Charge: Ending Violence Against Women and Girls
Purpose
To spotlight the leadership and work of young women founders driving community-led, scalable efforts to end violence against women and girls, while mobilising a broader audience to take sustained action.
Objectives
A 60-minute Instagram Live conversation hosted by Opportunity Desk.
Host
Date: December 10, 2025
Time: 7PM (WAT)
Platform: Instagram Live via Opportunity Desk
About Opportunity Desk
Established in 2012, Opportunity Desk (OD) is the largest digital media platform that bridges the gap to education by sharing information on relevant learning and growth opportunities for youth around the world. These opportunities help to facilitate young people’s efforts in exchanging ideas and preparing themselves for the future.
Opportunity Desk works to provide access to global experiences to all through educational opportunities abroad, scholarships, training and conferences, fellowships, grants and awards, jobs, internships and volunteer programs. By doing so, the OD hopes to bring an international experience to everybody, regardless of their background, age, disabilities, education, gender identity, racial or ethnic identity, sexual orientation or socio-economic status.
Favour Abatang is a Non-profit Executive and International Development Expert with experience leading an organisation, curating programs, and fundraising. She has made significant strides in supporting teenage mothers and at-risk girls through tailored second-chance opportunities. She is currently expanding her impact as the Community Manager at Opportunity Desk.





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