Empowering Lives: A Women-Led Approach to Addressing Protection Concerns in Adamawa State ltpgt1. Thematic Envelope 2: National Women led organizations leading women-led innovative solutions ltbrgtlt/pgtltpgt2. How This Project Will Contribute to Protection of Girls and Vulnerable Women:ltbrgtF.R.E.E, and Centre, a leading women-led NGO dedicated to empowering and safeguarding the rights of women and girls in Nigeria, is proposing a comprehensive project to address these critical protection concerns. The project will be implemented in partnership with Centre for Women and Adolescent Empowerment, a women-led organization with deep expertise in the North East. The primary beneficiaries are vulnerable women and girls, and they are to be supported with educational and protection interventions towards uplifting their lives. ltbrgtlt/pgtltpgt3. Specific Innovation: ltbrgt The project is designed to provide accelerated education in addition to ltbrgtSTEM education, life skills, and vocational learning to affected vulnerable women and girls. ltbrgt FREE emphasizes the importance of raising awareness and providing training to young male members of society in matters of consent and equity, recognising them as crucial players in the realm of women's protection. The integration of technology will further enhance these efforts. ltbrgt Implement an online platform for virtual counseling and educational support. This will ensure continuous access to servicesltbrgt Use technology for data collection and reporting to streamline ME processltbrgtCreative Expressionltbrgt Organize community event to showcase science projects created by beneficiaries (girls), promoting awareness and understanding ltbrgtEntrepreneurship and Microfinanceltbrgt Include entrepreneurship training for beneficiaries to start businesses, fostering economic independence ltbrgt Link beneficiaries with local businesses for mentorship programs and internships, providing practical skills and exposure ltbrgtAdaptive Management Approachltbrgt Implement an adaptive management approach, allowing for flexibility based on ongoing assessments and feedback. This ensures the project can respond effectively to changing needs and circumstancesltbrgtStorytelling and Media EngagementltbrgtDevelop a storytelling and media engagement strategy to share success stories and project impact. This can be through videos, blogs or social media, creating a positive narrative around the projectltbrgtlt/pgtltpgtOverall, the project aims to achieve the following objectives:ltbrgtBuild Capacity: Strengthen the capacity of local women-led organizations to effectively address the protection concerns of girls and vulnerable women.ltbrgtProvide Support Services: ltbrgtRaise Awareness: Conduct community outreach and awareness campaigns to demystify cultural barriers of not sending girls to school, promote gender sensitivity and raise awareness about the specific protection needs of girls and vulnerable women.ltbrgtPromote Accelerated Learning: Implement an accelerated learning program to provide girls and vulnerable women with the opportunity to catch up on missed education and acquire essential skills for their future.lt/pgtltpgtOverall, FREE in collaboration with CENTER is proposing a 12-month integrated protection and education project targeting vulnerable and marginalized women and girls in Song, Mubi North and Hong LGAs of Adamawa State. This project aims to address GBV, SRHR, women economic empowerment and girl child education challenges in the proposed LGAs, particularly within IDP camps and host communities as well as returnees.ltbrgtlt/pgt