"I had enrolled for formal training at a fashion school, and in 2015, my husband and I boldly moved to Dubai. As we encountered challenges with our visas, I took the initiative to apply for positions at various fashion houses." WomenRISE

Virtual Invitation: Film Screening of Digital Stories of Resilience On behalf of the Principal Investigator of the Advancing Resiliency in Self-Employed Young Women in Nigeria (ARISE&WIN)Project, Professor Olayinka Omigbodun FAS, you are cordially invited... WomenRISE

Today was great! Some sights from the film screening of digital stories of self-employed women event today at the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan. More details to follow... WomenRISE #filmscreening #digitalstories #selfemployedwomen

Here's our latest newsletter update. Kindly read and share widely: mailchi.mp/25127869e729/a… WomenRISE

The ARISE&WIN team successfully held a Theory of Change workshop on Tuesday, 12th December 2023. WomenRISE

May your days be merry and bright, and your heart be light with the joy of the season. Wishing you a Christmas filled with love, laughter, and all the magic in the world. From us all on the ARISE&WIN Project!

IT'S A MUST WATCH AGAIN! The first digital story is out now! It's the powerful story of Oluwatosin Owoade, the CEO/Lead of Abeni Prints. ABENI: A Journey of Perseverance is a daring story of resilience and triumph. WomenRISE

In 2010, 'Derayo officially began operations from a room on the ground floor of her paternal grandmother's house where she was raised, at Number 30, Oredein Street, Oke-Ado, Ibadan. WomenRISE

Join her on this journey of passion and compassion as she shares the incredible story of De'rayo Vocational Institute's birth - recounting how she overcame personal challenges including the loss of her father at the age of 8, discovered a love for fashion, and eventually...

...founded a vocational hub in the heart of Ibadan, Nigeria to support thousands of youths in low-income communities and poor households. Don't miss out on this captivating story of resilience, growth, and the power of making a difference with what life has thrown at you!

Newsletter Update! We just published the Issue 8 of our newsletter for January and February, 2024. Block by Block, Hand in Hand, Step by Step, We Are Making Progress Together! (mailchi.mp) Please, click to read here: mailchi.mp/d18ba2556335/b…

Adedewe thought she wasn't good enough to start a fashion business. But despite her self-doubt, she decided to learn and grow. With hard work and determination, she improved her skills and confidence. Though she faced setbacks, she didn’t give up. WomenRISE

5. b) Video Podcast Date: Wednesday, 16th October 2024 Time: 12:00 PM Platform: YouTube (arise&WIN ) c) Community Outreach and Interactive Session* Date: Wednesday, 16th October 2024 Time: 3:00 PM Venue: Oke-Are, Ibadan

arise 6. d) Our Nation’s WEALTH is Powered by Her Citizens’ Collective Mental Health: Video Podcast Date: Friday, 18th October 2024 Time: 12:00 PM Platform: CCAMH YouTube Platform Check the accompanying flyer for more details!

"When the lockdown hit, clients wanted refunds, and my business took a hit." Hear from a resilient self-employed woman sharing her COVID struggle. #WomenRise APHRC Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi Muzukulu wa Bityo IDRC | CRDI SSHRC UN Women Watch Lynette Kamau Watch her story here! shorturl.at/bkeHt

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Week 2 Update of the Advancing Resiliency in Self-Employed Young Women in Nigeria (ARISE&WIN) Intervention Training The ARISE&WIN Intervention Programme continued this week with impactful training sessions to empower self-employed young women (SEYW) in Nigeria. WomenRISE

Closing Ceremony of the ARISE&WIN Capacity Building Training Programme for Young Self-Employed Women in Oyo State We were honoured to welcome the Executive Adviser on Youth and Sports to His Excellency Governor Seyi Makinde... WomenRISE

She Builds. She Leads. She Sustains. On this International Women’s Day, we celebrate the resilience and power of self-employed women who are the true pillars of Nigeria’s economy. WomenRISE

Today, we honour the women who wake up daily to create and build dreams with their hands. On this International Workers’ Day, we recognise the work of self-employed women — even when it's unpaid, unseen, or unregulated. You are the backbone of our communities. WomenRISE