OUR STORY
Nine Years of
Refusing to Look
Away.
Oreva Girl Child Initiative was born from the conviction of Mrs. Oreva Mathilda Egbi to protect, empower, and give every girl in Nigeria the chance to rise, dream, and thrive.
HOW IT ALL BEGAN
Our Story
In 2016, Mrs. Oreva Mathilda Egbi walked into a school in Delta State with one thing – a burden she could no longer carry alone.
She had watched too many girls disappear. Not always physically. But emotionally. Academically. Into abusive homes, predatory situations, and a world that had never taught them how to protect themselves. She had seen what teen depression looked like when it had no language. What abuse looked like when it had no name. What a girl’s potential looked like when it had no platform.
So she built one.
What started as a single school visit became a conference. The conference became a programme. The programme became an initiative. And the initiative became a movement that has now touched the lives of over 8,000 girls and children across Rivers, Bayelsa, Lagos, and Delta States.
Today, OGACI operates citywide conferences, school outreach programmes, safety education series, entrepreneurship grants, government partnerships, and a growing network of empowered young women who are changing the conversation – and the outcomes – for the girl child in Nigeria.
We are not finished. We have barely started.
Our Vision
To be a strong and unwavering voice for children - creating a Nigeria where every girl is safe, educated, and equipped to rise to the fullness of her potential.
Our Mission
To equip girls and young women with the knowledge, tools, protective support systems, and confidence they need to safeguard themselves, navigate a complex world, and build futures that belong entirely to them.
VISION 2026: Where We Are Going
Raising Safer Spaces for Girls to
Dream and Thrive.
Raising Safer Spaces for Girls to Dream and Thrive.
Expand Smart Girls Safety Series
Four-pillar curriculum - Body, Relationships, Online, and Financial Safety - into more schools and communities.
She Rises, Quarterly
Reaching new cohorts every three months with training, entrepreneurship kits, and business seed grants.
Stronger Partnerships
Growing our network of government agencies, corporate sponsors, and international bodies.
A Dedicated Safe Space
Building our first physical environment for counselling, recovery support, and a bridge back to the future.
The Values That Drive Every
Decision
The Values That Drive Every Decision
Courage
We go where the need is - even when it is uncomfortable, underfunded, or unseen.
Dignity
Every girl is treated as a full human being with worth, potential, and the right to safety.
Truth
We speak clearly about difficult things -because silence has never protected a single child.
Community
We build networks - parents, educators, government partners, and corporate allies.
Excellence
Every programme, every resource, every interaction reflects the best we can offer.
MEET OUR FOUNDER
Mrs. Oreva Mathilda Egbi
Founder & Executive Director
Mrs. Oreva Mathilda Egbi is an advocate, educator, public speaker, and the driving force behind the Oreva Girl Child Initiative. For over nine years, she has dedicated her life to the protection and empowerment of Nigeria’s girl child – building programmes from the ground up, forging partnerships with security agencies and government bodies, walking into schools and communities that most organisations overlook, and refusing to leave until something changes.
Her work spans child sexual abuse prevention, teen depression awareness, body education, mental health support, entrepreneurship development, and safety protocol training. She has led collaborations with institutions including the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA).
Mrs. Oreva is more than a founder. She is proof of what happens when one person refuses to accept that things cannot change.
Our Journey
Nine Years. One Direction.
Founded
OGACI established by Mrs. Oreva Mathilda Egbi in Delta State.
First Citywide Conference
Draws educators, parents, and community leaders.
School Outreach Expansion
Expands into Rivers and Bayelsa. 500+ students reached.
Radio Media Campaign
Awareness delivered via radio broadcast.
Curriculum Development
Elements addressing teen depression and child safety.
Mental Health Focus
Workshops on emotional wellbeing expand.
Lagos State Entry
Programme presence established in Lagos.
Government Partnership
Strategic collaboration with NSCDC.
She Rises Launch
54 girls trained. 15 seed grants awarded.
Smart Girls Safety Series
DEPOWA partnership formalised.
We Go Further Together
Built on Partnership. Sustained by Purpose.
OGACI partners with government bodies, security agencies, schools, corporations, and fellow NGOs to make our work reach further and go deeper than any one organisation could alone.
Accountability & Governance
You Can Trust What We Build Here.
OGACI is a registered non-governmental organisation operating in Nigeria. We are committed to full transparency in our operations, finances, and programme outcomes. Our sponsors, donors, and partner organisations deserve to know exactly where every naira goes and what it produces.
Registered NGO
CAC certification on file - registration number to be inserted.
Annual Reports
Published each year - 2024 and 2023 available for download.
Governance
Strong board oversight and ethical operating practices.
Accountability
Donor trust and community impact are our priority.