Pastor Esther Ibanga

Pastor Mrs. Esther Ibanga is the President and Founder of the “Women Without Walls Initiative” (WOWWI). A non-governmental, all-inclusive organization of Nigerian women from every facet of life. WOWWI was established in April 2010,^[2] borne out of a need to respond to the incessant crises that rocked Plateau State Nigeria for over a decade. The organization focuses on six areas: Advocacy, Provision of relief to internally displaced persons and the needy, Training of women in peace-building initiatives/activities, dialogues and mediation between warring parties; Developmental projects in under-privileged communities with grievances that became drivers of violence, and women and youth empowerment. Through this platform she has made tremendous progress in restoring peace between the Christian and Muslim communities, especially in Jos North; a flash point and volatile community within Plateau State, Nigeria. The idea is to reach out to women, both nationally and internationally, and empower them to fight for, and advance the cause of women-folk, youth and children, irrespective of ethnic, religious or political affiliation.