EmpowerHer: Bridging Futures, Unlocking Potential
February 13, 2024Roots of Success: Nuru Foundation’s One-Year Anniversary Celebration
February 13, 2024
28 Feb
Until
31 Mar
EmpowerHer Ventures
Empower young mothers to start and sustain small businesses through a comprehensive program that includes entrepreneurial training, mentorship, and counseling support.
Program Components:
- Entrepreneurial Training Workshops:
- Session 1: Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- Session 2: Business Idea Generation and Validation
- Session 3: Business Planning and Strategy
- Session 4: Marketing and Branding Basics
- Session 5: Financial Management and Budgeting
- Session 6: Legal and Regulatory Considerations for Small Businesses
- Mentorship Program:
- Pair each participant with an experienced mentor from a relevant business background.
- Regular mentor-mentee meetings to discuss challenges, set goals, and receive guidance.
- Small Business Incubation:
- Provide access to shared workspaces, resources, and equipment for initial business setup.
- Assistance in obtaining necessary licenses and permits.
- Financial Support:
- Establish a small fund to provide microloans or grants to eligible participants for business initiation.
- Educate participants on financial literacy and responsible borrowing.
- Counseling and Emotional Support:
- Offer individual and group counseling sessions to address personal and professional challenges.
- Collaborate with mental health professionals to provide specialized support.
- Networking Events:
- Arrange networking sessions for participants to connect with each other and potential collaborators.
- Invite successful women entrepreneurs to share their experiences.
- Skill Enhancement Workshops:
- Conduct workshops on specific skills relevant to the participants' businesses.
- Progress Tracking and Evaluation:
- Establish a system for tracking participants' business progress.
- Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the program and gather feedback for improvement.
Program Duration: The program is designed to run for whole of march with ongoing support for sustainability.
Application Process: Interested young mothers can apply by submitting their business ideas and personal statements. A selection committee will review applications based on eligibility criteria.
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