The Trefoil Guild Nigeria, as an adult support arm of the Nigerian Girl Guides Association (NGGA), implements various programs and initiatives aimed at empowering women, supporting youth development, and contributing to community welfare. Below are key programs and initiatives typically undertaken:

1. Mentorship & Leadership Development

  • Girl Guide Mentorship Program – Adult members mentor young Girl Guides in leadership, career development, and life skills.
  • Women’s Leadership Workshops – Training sessions on confidence-building, public speaking, and decision-making for girls and young women.
  • Trefoil Talks – Webinars/panel discussions featuring inspiring women leaders from various fields.

2. Community Service & Outreach

  • Health Awareness Campaigns – Programs on maternal health, HIV/AIDS prevention, malaria control, and hygiene promotion.
  • Literacy & Education Support – Adult literacy classes, school supply donations, and scholarships for underprivileged girls.
  • Environmental Sustainability Projects – Tree-planting initiatives, waste management advocacy, and clean-up exercises.

3. Advocacy & Social Impact

  • Ending Gender-Based Violence (GBV) – Awareness campaigns, workshops, and partnerships with NGOs to combat child marriage and domestic violence.
  • Girls in STEM Advocacy – Encouraging female participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through workshops and competitions.
  • Peacebuilding & Conflict Resolution – Programs promoting tolerance and peaceful coexistence in schools and communities.

4. Skills & Entrepreneurship Training

  • Vocational Skills Acquisition – Training in tailoring, bead-making, baking, and digital skills for economic empowerment.
  • Financial Literacy Programs – Teaching savings, budgeting, and small business management to women and girls.
  • Trefoil Business Network – A platform for women entrepreneurs to connect, collaborate, and access funding opportunities.

5. Intergenerational & Social Activities

  • Annual Trefoil Retreats – Gatherings for members to bond, reflect on guiding values, and plan future projects.
  • Cultural Exchange Programs – Collaborations with international Trefoil Guilds for cross-cultural learning.
  • Charity Fundraisers – Events like bake sales, walkathons, and auctions to support community projects.

6. Support for Girl Guiding Activities

  • Sponsorship of Camps & Jamborees – Financial and logistical support for national and international Girl Guide events.
  • Adult Volunteer Training – Capacity-building for Guild members to better assist GGAN programs.
  • Advocacy for Girl Child Education – Campaigns to keep girls in school and reduce dropout rates.

Impact & Future Goals

The Trefoil Guild Nigeria strives to:
✔ Expand outreach to more rural communities.
✔ Strengthen partnerships with corporate and international organizations.
✔ Increase youth engagement by involving younger adult volunteers.