Every woman deserves the chance to discover her strength, develop her skills, and build a life of dignity and independence.
Bertha Onyeneke, Co-Founder & TrusteeThe Strength of a Skilled Woman Foundation is a registered Nigerian nonprofit dedicated to empowering women through vocational training, entrepreneurship support, and access to education. Incorporated in January 2026, we believe that when a woman is skilled, her family, her community, and her nation rise with her.
Learn MoreWe are building practical pathways for women to learn, earn, lead, and support their families with dignity.
Women targeted for training in Year 1
Core empowerment programmes
Based in Port Harcourt, serving Nigeria
Focused on women’s skills and independence
Each programme is designed to move a woman from support to skill, from skill to income, and from income to long-term independence.
Practical training in tailoring, catering, cosmetology, soap-making, and other income-generating trades.
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Business planning, mentoring, startup support, micro-grants, and market access for skilled women.
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Adult literacy, learning support, and educational opportunities for women and girls who need a second chance.
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Computer basics, online business tools, social media marketing, e-commerce, and mobile money confidence.
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Community health awareness, wellbeing support, maternal health information, and referrals to care.
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Awareness, community engagement, and advocacy that protects women’s dignity, safety, and opportunity.
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Practical, certified vocational training programmes in trades like tailoring, catering, cosmetology, and digital skills for women at all levels.
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One-on-one mentoring, group workshops, and psychosocial support to help women build confidence, resilience, and a vision for their futures.
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Access to micro-grants, business development training, and connections to markets — helping skilled women launch and grow their own enterprises.
Learn MoreThese short stories show the type of change your support makes possible.
“The training gave me a skill, confidence, and a way to support my children through my own work.”
“The entrepreneurship support helped me price my services, find customers, and grow my food business.”
“I learned how to use digital tools and now earn income as a digital assistant for a small business.”
Every contribution, no matter the size, goes directly toward training, mentoring, and supporting women across Nigeria. Together we are building a generation of skilled, confident, and financially independent women.
Co-Founder & Trustee
Co-Founder & Trustee
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Community Engagement
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MD/CEO Grande Abilita investment Nigeria limited.
Before I joined the Foundation's tailoring programme, I had no income of my own. Today, I run my own fashion label from home and can pay my children's school fees. This foundation changed my life completely.
The mentorship and business training I received gave me the courage to start my catering business. I now supply food to three offices in my area and employ two other women. I am proud and grateful.
I was a school dropout and thought my future was limited. The Foundation's literacy and ICT training opened doors I never knew existed. I am now a certified digital assistant and have financial independence.