The EGO Foundation’s SheEnabled project, in its fourth phase, has extended empowerment to female business owners within the Yaba community, emphasizing the NGO’s commitment to enhancing financial literacy among women across key markets in Lagos State.
Focused on alleviating poverty and unemployment, the Foundation emphasizes enterprise development, technology education, and skill enhancement, particularly targeting women and youth. SheEnabled, its flagship initiative, prioritizes comprehensive financial inclusion and literacy efforts.
Collaborating with partners like Access Bank and Worden HCD, the SheEnabled project tackles poverty and gender inequality through robust financial inclusion and digital literacy training.
Founder Toluwase Olaniyan, speaking at the training session in Lagos, expressed inspiration at witnessing tangible results from the SheEnabled project, highlighting the significance of collective efforts and targeted interventions in shaping a future where every woman can flourish.
Market women leaders present at the event acknowledged the project’s transformative impact, foreseeing improved financial practices for women in their community as a result.
Participants witnessed substantial growth in financial literacy and gained proficiency in digital skills, enabling effective navigation of online platforms for financial transactions and business management.
The project’s business training sessions yielded tangible outcomes, with women experiencing business growth and diversification, applying newfound skills to advance their enterprises. Increased access to formal financial services has provided resources for further business investment and expansion.
Olaniyan emphasized that the SheEnabled project not only empowers individual women but also lays the foundation for sustained economic growth, job creation, and enhanced living standards in underserved Communities
