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Economic Empowerment Program

Widow Empowerment Initiative

Comprehensive economic empowerment program helping widows become financially independent through skills training, business support, and micro-finance access.

Become a Mentor
500+
Widows Currently Supported
180
Businesses Successfully Started
65%
Average Income Increase
₦320,000
Monthly Budget

Comprehensive Empowerment Approach

Our holistic approach ensures widows receive complete support from training to business establishment.

Skills Training Programs

Comprehensive vocational training in various marketable skills to ensure financial independence.

Tailoring and fashion design courses
Soap making and cosmetics production
Catering and food processing
Hairdressing and beauty services
Crafts and handwork training

Business Development

Complete business management training and entrepreneurship development programs.

Business plan development
Financial management training
Marketing and sales strategies
Customer service excellence
Record keeping and accounting

Micro-Finance Support

Access to micro-loans and financial services to start and grow small businesses.

Micro-loan facilities
Financial literacy training
Savings group formation
Investment guidance
Credit management education

Market Linkage

Connecting widows to markets and providing ongoing business support for sustainability.

Market research assistance
Customer connection services
Product marketing support
Business mentorship programs
Networking opportunities

Skills Training Programs

Practical training programs designed to provide marketable skills with high success rates.

Tailoring & Fashion Design

88% success

Complete training in garment production, pattern making, and fashion design.

3 months
Duration
120+ widows
Trained

Skills Covered:

Pattern cutting
Sewing techniques
Fashion design
Business planning

Soap Making & Cosmetics

92% success

Production of soaps, creams, and beauty products for commercial sale.

2 months
Duration
90+ widows
Trained

Skills Covered:

Soap production
Cosmetic formulation
Packaging
Quality control

Catering & Food Processing

85% success

Commercial cooking, food preservation, and catering business management.

3 months
Duration
85+ widows
Trained

Skills Covered:

Commercial cooking
Food preservation
Menu planning
Catering management

Digital Marketing

78% success

Online business promotion and social media marketing for small businesses.

1 month
Duration
60+ widows
Trained

Skills Covered:

Social media marketing
Online sales
Digital payments
Customer engagement

Inspiring Success Stories

Real stories of transformation from widows who have achieved financial independence through our programs.

Mrs. Fatima Abubakar

Mrs. Fatima Abubakar

Age 42

₦120,000/month
Monthly Income
Business Owner

Started with soap making training. Now runs a successful cosmetics business employing 5 people.

Mrs. Adunni Ogundimu

Mrs. Adunni Ogundimu

Age 38

₦85,000/month
Monthly Income
Fashion Designer

Completed tailoring training and now operates a fashion design studio.

Mrs. Grace Okoro

Mrs. Grace Okoro

Age 45

₦95,000/month
Monthly Income
Catering Business

Started catering business after completing our food processing program.

Program Impact

Measurable outcomes that demonstrate the effectiveness of our empowerment approach.

Economic Independence

75% achieve financial independence

Widows successfully start and sustain their own businesses

Skills Acquisition

95% complete training programs

High completion rate with practical, marketable skills

Business Success

70% still operating after 2 years

Strong business sustainability and growth rates

Family Impact

85% report improved family welfare

Better education and healthcare for their children

Support Widow Empowerment

Choose how you'd like to contribute to empowering widows and transforming communities.

Skills Training Sponsorship

Sponsor a widow's complete skills training program including materials and certification.

₦45,000
Train 1 widow completely

Business Startup Fund

Provide initial capital for a widow to start her own business after training.

₦25,000
Start 1 business

Equipment & Tools

Purchase essential tools and equipment needed for various skill training programs.

₦15,000
Equip training center

Mentorship Program

Support ongoing mentorship and business development services.

₦10,000
3 months mentorship

Empower a Widow Today

Join us in transforming lives through economic empowerment. Your support can help a widow achieve financial independence.

+234 (0) 123 456 7890
empowerment@saintlammyfoundation.org
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
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