Women Empowerment
The changes brought about in the life style of women can bring positive changes in the life of every one in the house hold, in fact, the UN says that “when you give one dollar to a man, you have given one person, but when you give one dollar to a woman, you have given the whole family.
Empowerment is done in 3 way, i.e, economic, knowledge and skills empowerment.
This project works towards improving the incomes of women and work with others in overcoming poverty to have a better future .The project works towards supporting women with animals (cows, goats,pigs) and poultry rearing to help them boost their incomes.97 women have benefited from this project which has brought a lasting change and better livelihood in their households.
The project also empowers women with knowledge to protect their rights and the rights of their children, fight HIV epidermic, promote malaria prevention and control, improve hygiene and sanitation in their households,immunisation of their children among others. “Educate a woman and you have educated a nation” Women are targeted because they play a pivotal role in the affairs of their households. over 50,000 have benefited from the program.
In skills development, the project equips women with entrepreneurial and business skills to help them start and carry on lucratic ventures .over 8000 women have benefited from the program.