Economic Growth Nigeria Project #17670

Literacy Training to Transform Lives

by Leadership Initiatives

Project Report | Jun 20, 2018
Rabi's Story

By Katie Thompson | LI Intern

Dear Amazing Leadership Initiatives and Respective Donors,

The high school summer programs are coming up very soon, and we at Leadership Initiatives are so excited to see the outstanding solutions created by some of the best students across the nation. However, the real takeaway from our programs is not only the student's success, but the lives that are changed forever, especially in the International Leadership and Business Summit. From the solutions created, Nigerian business owners are able to help their community positively by empowering others, taking in orphans, and providing jobs for those who need it.

Although the benefits for the community are exponential, the growth of the business from these solutions allow the business owners to gain more education and the knowledge to strengthen their career and passions. One specific business owner, Rabi runs a catering business in Bauchi, Nigeria. She lives with her family and works hard at cooking and making pasteries to support herself and the family. However, her goal is to eventually go back to school and get a degree in a science-major.

Before Rabi goes back to school herself, she wants to give her sister the opportunity to go to university first with her support. This selfless act shows how Rabi truly deserves the best in her company and life. She is dedicated to helping those around her being the best that they can be before helping herself. That is why it is so important that we help these remarkable individuals so they can acheive their dreams and provide a better future for the next generation.

Your contribution is not only impacting one life - it is working towards empowering a community that does not have the same priviledges as some of us. If we give individuals the tools that they need to succeed, they will thrive and beget more change in their community.

Thank you so much for your generosity in helping us continue our mission to empower business men and women globally. Your support means the world to us and those who you are directly helping. By your contributions, you are allowing people like Rabi to attend university and gain a valuable education. We can make a difference together by helping those individuals in developing countries to gain valuable knowledge to help them suceed even further. I thank you again for joining us on this journey!

Best,

The Leadership Initiatives Team

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Mar 22, 2018
Ibrahim's Story

By Katie Thompson | LI Intern

Dear Valued Leadership Initiative Donor,

Things have been going great in the lovely Bauchi located in Nigeria. Our reach of business partners in Nigeria is still expanding rapidly, and we are making great headway to change more lives every single day. Leadership Initiatives is so blessed to be working with such an amazing team and businesses that are committed to bettering themselves and the community.

One of our amazing business owners, Ibrahim, owns a Mobile Phone Repair Company and has been making great strides in his work. Ibrahim does not only help lead the community; he helps teach young boys his trade to give them the skills to make a living. The skills they gained with Ibrahim allow them to provide for their families and contribute to the well-being of their community. Besides taking in apprentices, Ibrahim has worked hard to support his sister and uncle after both of his parents died. In these difficult circumstances, Ibrahim stepped up and made ends meet.

Now Ibrahim has used his business to put himself through school at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University and will be graduating later this year with a degree in Microbiology. Ibrahim plans to continue to help his community and use his degree to pursue other passions.

Thanks to you as donors, Ibrahim has had the chance to expand his business to the point where he can pay for an education at university. Leadership Initiatives will always be committed to community leaders like Ibrahim, and we are always happy to see people thriving from our work. However, it is donors like you who have given us the chance to affect the lives of many Nigerian businesses so they can help more people around them.

I am very grateful for your part in our journey, and I hope you stick around to here more amazing stories from half way across the world in Nigeria.

Thanks,

Leadership Initiatives Team

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Feb 28, 2018
New School for the Orphans

By Katie Thompson | LI Intern

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