Empower Her and Youthrise Initiative Supports Youth-Owned Businesses in Jaba LGA
Empower Her and Youthrise Initiative has provided financial support to selected youth entrepreneurs in Jaba Local Govern...
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About Us
Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders
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.
Our Vision
To inspire and build a generation of self-reliant women and youth transforming communities through innovation, leadership, and positive social change.
Our Mission
To empower women and youth with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to lead, excel, and create sustainable growth in their communities.
Meet Our Founders
Larai Sylvia Ishaku
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…
Kalen Ephraim Audu, PhD
Dr. Audu Kalen Ephraim, Ph.D. is a distinguished researcher, development practitioner, public health advocate, and community leader with extensive experience in scientific research, education, humanitarian programming, a…
Temitope Ruth Jacob
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, MPH, RN, RM
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…
Hauwa Haliru Hassan
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
Driving Impact Through Strategic Focus Areas
Advancing inclusive development through education, empowerment, health, innovation, and community-led resilience.
Education & Learning Opportunities
Promoting access to quality education through scholarships, school support programs, mentorship, literacy initiatives, and reintegration of out-of-school children especially girls.
Women & Youth Empowerment
Strengthening leadership, confidence, civic participation, and decision-making capacity of women and young people to become agents of change.
Skills Acquisition & Entrepreneurship
Providing vocational training, digital skills, business development, and startup support to improve employability and self-reliance.
Our Impact
Why Focus on Girls & Women?
Investing in women and girls is the smartest investment we can make for lasting change.
Breaking Cycles
Education reduces the impact of early marriage and pregnancy, giving girls a chance at a brighter future.
Economic Growth
Empowered women invest 90% of their income back into their families and communities.
Sustainability
When you educate a girl, you educate a nation. Every life changed creates a ripple effect.
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News & Stories
Educational Support Visit to LEA Central Kwoi
Empower Her and Youthrise Initiative Conducts Educational Support Visit to LEA Central Kwoi As part of its commitment t...
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Empower Her and Youthrise Initiative Equips Young Girls with Life-Changing Skills for a Brighter Future
Empower Her and Youthrise Initiative continues to invest in the future of young women through its Skill Acquisition and ...
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