Talitha Cumi Empowerment Foundation, Ltd is a faith-based, survivor-centered nonprofit organization with a mission to break the cycle of intimate partner violence (IPV) in Nigeria. Established to provide holistic, trauma-informed care, we serve women and adolescent girls through a comprehensive support system including temporary safe housing, emotional counseling, spiritual healing, and economic empowerment.
Founded on the belief that every woman is created in God’s image and deserves a life free from fear, our programs are rooted in both local cultural contexts and internationally recognized strategies like the WHO’s RESPECT framework. From awareness campaigns and mentorship initiatives to survivor-led business support, we foster safe, informed communities where women are equipped to reclaim their freedom and future.
We are committed to walking with survivors—not just in crisis, but through the entire journey to wholeness. Through our offices in Enugu, Nigeria, and the United States, we are building a movement of compassion, accountability, and restoration—where every survivor is empowered to rise.
To raise awareness, prevent abuse, and empower survivors of intimate partner violence.
A society where women and girls are safe, valued, and free from intimate partner violence.
We provide a continuum of care—from immediate crisis intervention to long-term healing and empowerment. Survivors gain access to trauma-informed counseling, vocational skills training, peer mentorship, and temporary safe housing. Our holistic approach ensures that each woman is not only safe but also equipped to live independently and confidently.
Sustainability is at the heart of our model. By embedding services into local communities, training survivors as peer leaders, and building strong partnerships across sectors, we’re creating a support system that can endure beyond project timelines and funding cycles.
In Nigeria, 31% of women aged 15–49 have experienced physical violence, and 9% have suffered sexual violence, mostly at the hands of intimate partners. Cultural stigma, lack of shelter, legal protection, or financial independence often traps women in cycles of abuse.
We provide trauma-informed, faith-rooted, community-based care, addressing not only the immediate need for safety but also long-term empowerment, emotional healing, and social reintegration.
Our work is rooted in Christian values of compassion, justice, and restoration. We believe every woman is created with inherent dignity and deserves to live a life free of fear.
Our approach focuses on creating sustainable change by addressing root causes, empowering communities, and delivering compassionate solutions.
To raise awareness, prevent abuse, and empower survivors of intimate partner violence.
A society where women and girls are safe, valued, and free from intimate partner violence.
Our dedication, transparency, and community-driven approach set us apart. partnering with us,programs that create meaningful change.
We work tirelessly to uplift communities by providing resources, support, and sustainable solutions, fostering hope and creating brighter futures.
Providing medical care, health education, and wellness resources.
Providing medical care, health education, and wellness resources.
Providing medical care, health education, and wellness resources.
Providing medical care, health education, and wellness resources.
Discover the positive change we’ve created through our programs, partnerships, and dedicated efforts. From healthcare and education to environmental sustainability.
Providing essential healthcare services and resources to communities.
Providing essential healthcare services and resources to communities.
Providing essential healthcare services and resources to communities.
Discover the transformative impact of our initiatives through key figures that highlight the progress we’ve made together in empowering communities and changing lives.
Meet the passionate individuals driving our mission forward, committed to creating meaningful change and building a brighter future for all.
Adanna Agbo, DrPH, MPH, MSN, RN, PHNA-BC
Founder and Executive Director, Talitha Cumi Empowerment Foundation
Dr. Adanna Agbo is a distinguished public health and nursing leader with over 20 years of experience in global health, nursing education, clinical practice, and federal health program administration. She currently serves as the PEPFAR Program Implementation Team Lead at HRSA’s Office of Global Health, where she oversees major global health investments and guides HIV/AIDS program implementation in resource-limited settings.
Previously, she served as Chief of the Advanced Nursing Education Branch at HRSA’s Bureau of Health Workforce, directing multi-million-dollar national nursing education initiatives. A Fulbright Scholar, she conducted maternal health research in rural Nigeria and completed the CDC’s IETA Program in Malawi, as well as the Nurse Leadership Institute Fellowship at the University of Maryland Baltimore.
Board-certified in Advanced Public Health Nursing, Dr. Agbo has held faculty roles in Maryland, teaching community health, leadership, research, and global health nursing. Her clinical background spans acute care, hospice, community health, home health, and long-term care. She holds a BS in Nursing from Fitchburg State University and an MSN, MPH, and DrPH from the University of Maryland Baltimore and Morgan State University.
As Founder and Executive Director of the Talitha Cumi Empowerment Foundation, she leads a faith-driven, survivor-centered nonprofit supporting survivors of intimate partner violence in Nigeria through trauma-informed care, economic empowerment, and spiritual resilience. A global health advocate and systems thinker, Dr. Agbo is committed to strengthening resilient health systems and advancing gender justice for women and girls.
You can volunteer, donate, or partner with us to support our initiatives. Visit our Get Involved page for more details.
You can volunteer, donate, or partner with us to support our initiatives. Visit our Get Involved page for more details.
You can volunteer, donate, or partner with us to support our initiatives. Visit our Get Involved page for more details.
You can volunteer, donate, or partner with us to support our initiatives. Visit our Get Involved page for more details.
You can volunteer, donate, or partner with us to support our initiatives. Visit our Get Involved page for more details.
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