LI Interns Building Businesses & Changing Lives

by Leadership Initiatives
LI Interns Building Businesses & Changing Lives
LI Interns Building Businesses & Changing Lives
LI Interns Building Businesses & Changing Lives
LI Interns Building Businesses & Changing Lives
LI Interns Building Businesses & Changing Lives
LI Interns Building Businesses & Changing Lives
LI Interns Building Businesses & Changing Lives
LI Interns Building Businesses & Changing Lives
LI Interns Building Businesses & Changing Lives
LI Interns Building Businesses & Changing Lives
LI Interns Building Businesses & Changing Lives
LI Interns Building Businesses & Changing Lives

Summary

In Northern Nigeria, a single small business can transform a family's future. Leadership Initiatives interns Aadi, Manav, and Khush are working alongside a determined entrepreneur in Bauchi, offering tools, training, and support to strengthen a struggling business. By developing branding, marketing, and strategic planning, the interns are helping build stability, create jobs, and spark long-term hope.

$50
total raised
2
donors
0
monthly donors
1
year

Challenge

Microbusinesses in Bauchi face serious challenges. Without funding, training, or reliable tools, entrepreneurs struggle to stay afloat. Power outages, illness, or a drop in sales can push a family into crisis. Many lack the skills or visibility to grow. These are not just business issues-they are daily threats to survival for entire households.

Solution

Aadi, Manav, and Khush are collaborating with a local entrepreneur in Bauchi to design a tailored growth plan. By strengthening branding, marketing, and operations, they are expanding both income and reach. The team is also helping to improve financial record-keeping, customer service, and product development, and exploring new partnerships. With a focus on practical tools and sustainable strategies, they are laying the groundwork for financial stability, job creation, and long-term success.

Long-Term Impact

When one business succeeds, it can transform a whole community. Jobs are created, families stay together, and children stay in school. This project supports dignity, resilience, and opportunity. Your support helps spark lasting change, turning a small business into a source of strength for generations to come.

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Organization Information

Leadership Initiatives

Location: Washington, DC - USA
Website:
Project Leader:
Marshall Bailly
Washington , DC United States

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Combined with other sources of funding, this project raised enough money to fund the outlined activities and is no longer accepting donations.
   

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