All is now set for the 18th edition of ‘Arise Women 2026 a purely humanitarian programme. The annual event put together by non-profit organization ‘Arise Women Foundation’ was founded to cater for the less privileged in the society as well as empower Nigerian women across the country.
This year’s edition, according to the convener, Dr. Siju Iluyomade, is special after a successful 17th edition seeing thousands of individuals empowered in various sectors. The organizers has made it known that the 18th edition is poised to be transformational and monumental as it has put in place activities to empower, enlighten and reward participants.
For the 2026 edition, scheduled for 31st of October and 1st of November., Dr Siju has assured that the global event as usual, will be attracting thousands of participants both physically and online
With this year theme tagged ‘I M P A C T’ the event has been scheduled majorly for two days with the usual ‘Arise Walk For Life’ on the 31st of October. This segment is meant to sensitize the general public on healthy living awareness
Participants will walk some kilometres within the Victoria Island, Lagos, and end up with a dance routine featuring gospel artistes, comedians and top celebrities.
‘Arise Women Conference’ will be held the following day at the ballroom of Oriental Hotels in Victoria Island, Lagos. This will be attended by prominent Nigerian women who will deliver speeches on the theme of this edition. Thousands of less privileged persons are also expected to participate and go home with Arise Pink bucket packages that comprise foodstuffs.
The Foundation continues to make a difference through the ARISE Medical Centre, Dafara, Abuja providing free healthcare services to women and families, including free childbirth services and essential medical care for vulnerable members of the community.
This year, the Arise Women Foundation is taking that commitment further bringing communities together around preventive healthcare, wellness, empowerment, and sustainable impact.
‘Arise Women’ has, in the last 18 years, catered to thousands of less privileged and households across the country, building and equipping hospitals and schools in villages, including the construction of boreholes, mobile clinics, computer centres, and hosting women empowerment sessions, and many more.
