Skills Acquisition for 100 women in the community

Introduction of project

Nembe Local Government Area in Bayelsa State is a prominent riverine community within the Niger Delta, characterized by strong traditional livelihoods (fishing, farming, trading) and abundant natural resources. However, pervasive issues such as oil spill pollution, limited access to formal employment, and high poverty rates among women necessitate targeted economic interventions. The women of Nembe play a pivotal role in household survival, making their economic empowerment a direct path to community resilience.

The project goal is to enhance the economic status and support sustainable entrepreneurship among 1,000 women in the Nembe community by providing market-relevant vocational and life skills, coupled with essential start-up resources, if available.

Key Objectives

1. To train 1,000 women in five identified vocational trades within 12 months.
2. To equip at least 80% of graduates with comprehensive starter-packs to launch micro-businesses.
3. To improve the average monthly income of participating households by 25% six months after graduation.

The primary beneficiaries ware 1,000 disadvantaged women, including young mothers, widows, and female heads of household, selected through recommendations from community groups.