About Us
At the Empower Her and Youthrise Initiative, we believe that education is the ultimate equalizer. Our initiative serves as a sanctuary and a stepping stone for those the world has overlooked. We don't just offer aid; we offer a path to self-reliance.
To inspire and build a generation of self-reliant women and youth transforming communities through innovation, leadership, and positive social change.
To empower women and youth with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to lead, excel, and create sustainable growth in their communities.
Founder
Larai Sylvia Ishaku is a distinguished public servant, community development advocate, entrepreneur, and political leader from Jaba Local Government Area. She currently serves as the Executive Chairman of Jaba Local Gove…
Dr. Kalen Ephraim Audu is a distinguished development professional, researcher, and transformational leader with extensive experience in advancing the well-being of vulnerable and underserved populations. She possesses a…
Temitope Ruth Jacob is a branding and marketing strategist with a clear vision and an unwavering commitment to unleashing the true potential of brands through strategic positioning and impactful marketing campaigns. She…
Rahila Mohammed is a highly experienced Public Health Specialist, Registered Nurse, and Registered Midwife with over two decades of dedicated service in healthcare, community development, and public health leadership. Sh…
Director of Gender Affairs / CEO, NGF Spouse Forum Secretariat
Hauwa Haliru Hassan is the Chief Executive Officer at the Nigeria Governors’ Spouse Forum Secretariat, a Non-Governmental Organization dedicated to advocacy for women and children. She also serves as the Director of Gend…
Focus Areas
Advancing inclusive development through education, empowerment, health, innovation, and community-led resilience.
Promoting access to quality education through scholarships, school support programs, mentorship, literacy initiatives, and reintegration of out-of-school children especially girls.
Strengthening leadership, confidence, civic participation, and decision-making capacity of women and young people to become agents of change.
Providing vocational training, digital skills, business development, and startup support to improve employability and self-reliance.
Our Impact
Investing in women and girls is the smartest investment we can make for lasting change.
Education reduces the impact of early marriage and pregnancy, giving girls a chance at a brighter future.
Empowered women invest 90% of their income back into their families and communities.
When you educate a girl, you educate a nation. Every life changed creates a ripple effect.
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Latest Updates
Hon. Larai Sylvia Ishaku commissioned a newly completed primary school in Fada Ward and pledged to sponsor Bethel Bello's education from JSS1 to university.
Read moreWe are thrilled to announce the enrollment of 50 new beneficiaries into our practical skill acquisition programs. This quarter in Jaba focuses on digital entrepreneurship and sustainable agriculture to help youth become self-reliant.
Read moreOur counseling team recently held a vital community dialogue in Jaba focused on reducing the impact of early marriage by highlighting educational pathways and scholarships for young girls.
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