Our Work
Unleashing the Power Within Her
Inspirational Stories
Sarah Yahaya, is a happily married woman and a proud mother of six children. Despite her lack of formal education, Sarah knows the significance of education and has successfully managed to provide formal education for two of her six children. Unfortunately, their tranquil village in Borno was subjected to a devastating attack by the militant group Boko Haram. While fleeing as refugees to Bauchi, Sarah suffered a debilitating injury to her spinal cord. This unexpected tragedy compounded their hardships, causing them to lose everything they had.
Now residing in Yelwan Kagadama, Bauchi State, Nigeria, the family is struggling to make ends meet. In an effort to support her family and put an end to their suffering, Sarah has embarked on a small business venture selling powdered pepper and charcoal to generate income. Her determination to provide for her family shines through, despite the limitations imposed by her injury. Sarah's primary goal is to ensure that her family is well-fed and cared for through her business endeavors. Through her collaboration with the She-Empowers Initiative, she can transform her business into a thriving enterprise, thereby fulfilling her dreams of supporting her family and educating her remaining children.
Sarah Yahaya
Entrepreneurship Programs
One of our core values at She-Empowers Initiative is to support Nigerian women-led businesses. Our training workshops last three days and focus on improving financial tracking methods and increasing clientele. We are starting with small groups of 5 female mentees, owners of small scale businesses (SSB), teaching them to differentiate themselves from competing businesses and specialize in their trade. Following the training, a six-month tracking program ensues where women receive micro-grants as they meet checkpoints (tracking finances, purchasing new tools).
Giving business women the tools to succeed
Three-day Training Program
During this program, our team introduced the Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA) as well as discussed the importance of customer care, marketing and financial management to our female mentees.
Ensuring business growth
Six-month Tracking Program
In order to ensure that the business women apply what they have learned during the trainings, our team supervises the SSBs through tracking and monitoring.
Education Programs
At She-Empowers, we are dedicated to support girls' education. Through our various programs, we sensitize communities on the importance of education and help girls from marginalized communities attend school.
Advocacy and Sensitization
Community Presentations
In Nigeria, 60% of unschooled children are girls as cultural stigma around the girl child's role continue to impede girls' education. Our team presented in various Nigerian communities to discuss the importance of girls' education to acquire knowledge and develop their potential.
Power of Education
Girls in Schools Program
The She-Empowers Initiative has currently enrolled 13 girls from disadvantaged and marginalized communities in school. Through periodic monitoring, our team will be able to identify changes and progress in addressing the challenges faced by the girls in schools.
Health and Sanitation in Schools
Period Poverty Program
Period poverty represents an important issue as women and girls across the globe continue to have insufficient access to menstrual products, education, and sanitation facilities. This six-month program will distribute pads to over 1,000 girls in Ungwun Makafi in Bauchi.
Leadership and Community
Girls for Growth (G4G) Clubs
We are launching Girls for Growth clubs in schools across Bauchi State--safe spaces where girls can come together to share their experiences, confront gender-based barriers, and turn their ambitions into action. Through weekly programming-- from sessions on sex education to vision board workshops--G4G clubs equip girls with skills in health, leadership, governance, and entrepreneurship, providing them with the support needed to shape their futures.
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