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Girls Empowered
Girls provided with educational opportunities
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Community Engagement
Participation rate in workshops.
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POLICY IMPACT
Advocacy campaigns launched.
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Sustainability Metrics
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A New Beginning for Ayuele Secondary School:
Hope, Opportunity, and a Brighter Future
By Dr. Nana Aishat Akaeze, PhD, DBA
Founder, Your Education, Your Voice Initiative (YEYV)
Today marks a powerful new chapter for Ayuele Secondary School. With the official launch of the Your Education, Your Voice Initiative, we have taken a meaningful step toward giving our students, especially our girls, the tools and support they need to rise, thrive, and dream boldly.
This initiative was created to remind every child in Ayuele that their future matters.
Through our Three-Tier Support System and the Dr. Nana Award of Excellence, we are committed to ensuring that no student is left behind, and every hardworking girl is celebrated and empowered.
Gratitude to Our Partners
This milestone would not have been possible without the dedication and partnership of many:
- Mallam Sanni Shuaibu Baba, whose leadership and commitment strengthened every part of this effort.
- Principal Buhari Hafeez Muhammed, for his support, vision, and openness to collaboration.
- The teachers of Ayuele continue to guide and inspire the next generation.
- Community leaders and parents, whose presence and encouragement remind us that education is a shared responsibility.
- Mr. Kadiri J. E. of ABS News, for capturing this moment and amplifying our message.
Thank you for standing with us.
Your support is the foundation upon which this vision grows.
A Message of Hope for the Students:
To the girls and boys of Ayuele:
Your education is your power.
Your voice is your strength.
Your future is full of possibilities.
We believe in you.
We are here for you;
and we will continue to walk beside you — not just today, but every day as you move toward the future you deserve.
Help Needed: Support and Sponsors for YEYV
Support us
This launch is only the beginning.
To everyone who believes in education, empowerment, and community development, we invite you to partner with us.
Your support helps us provide critical resources, mentorship, digital tools, and opportunities that will change lives.
Together, we can build a stronger school, a stronger community, and a stronger Edo State.
Together, We Rise
We are building more than programs; we are building possibility, confidence, and hope.
With your support, every child at Ayuele will be able to proudly say:
My education. My voice. My future.
Dr. Nana Aishat Akaeze, PhD, DBA
Founder, Your Education, Your Voice Initiative (YEYV)
Join Dr. Nana in Rebuilding Ayuele School
Please donate any amount.
- Rebuild classrooms and learning spaces
- Provide desks, books, and clean water
- Launch programs that empower young girls to thrive.
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Let’s build more than just walls—let’s build dreams.
ANNOUNCEMENT!!! ANNOUNCEMENT!! ANNOUNCEMENT!
Ideas are created and adopted by those who cherish them
Couple-Day Celebration Worldwide September 15th of each year)
Created by Dr. Nana Akaeze on June 16th, 2024. Mark your Calendar for September 15th, of EACH Year!
On September 15th of each year, couples around the world will come together to celebrate their love and commitment to each other.
This epic celebration, known as “Couple’s Day,” will be a two-day event filled with love, laughter, and romance.
The first day of the celebration will be dedicated to honoring the bond between husband and wife. Couples will exchange heartfelt messages, go on romantic dates, and reminisce about their favorite memories together.
They will also have the opportunity to renew their vows and reaffirm their commitment to each other.
The second day of the celebration will focus on strengthening the bond between couples.
There will be workshops and seminars on communication, intimacy, and trust, as well as fun activities like couple’s yoga and cooking classes.
Couples will also have the chance to connect with other couples and share their experiences and advice on building a strong and healthy relationship.
Throughout the two-day celebration, couples will be encouraged to express their love and appreciation for each other through small gestures and acts of kindness.
From handwritten love notes to surprise gifts, the possibilities are endless. The goal of Couple’s Day is to remind couples of the importance of nurturing their relationship and to celebrate the love that brought them together in the first place.
So mark your calendars for September 15th and get ready to celebrate love, partnership, and companionship with your special someone.
Couple’s Day is a celebration, and it’s the perfect opportunity to show your husband or wife how much they mean to you.
Invented by Dr. Nana Akaeze on June 16th, 2024.
STRATEGIES FOR EMPOWERING GIRLS
Your Education Your Voice
Introduction
Poverty is a global issue that affects millions of people worldwide. While donations can provide immediate relief to those in need, they do not address the root cause of poverty. Conversely, micro-loans can help people break the poverty cycle by allowing them to become self-sufficient. This article will discuss how micro-loans can help people break the poverty cycle, while donations do not address the root cause of poverty.
About Us
What we have in common is a commitment to reducing global poverty and empowering ordinary people to become self-engaged and self-sufficient in helping themselves and others. We believe the most effective solutions to alleviate and empower individuals start from the grassroots. That is why we have built a locally led presence in Nigeria and will continue to invest in building relationships with people worldwide.
We are interested in working with partners who are interested in partnering with us to empower more people.
Your Education Your Voice was established in 2016 as a non-profit organization to provide financial and social empowerment services to members of low-income households and to encourage girls’ education.
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Take action today to support girls’ education and community development. Together, we can create a brighter future for all.”
STRATEGIES FOR EMPOWERING GIRLS
Enhancing Impact and Sustainability
Community Engagement
Host workshops and meetings to promote girls’ education, fostering understanding and support for overcoming cultural and religious barriers.
Partnerships
Collaborate with schools, religious groups, and community leaders to amplify impact and challenge traditional beliefs.
Mentorship Programs
Connect girls with successful women mentors for guidance and motivation in pursuing their educational goals.
Advocacy Campaigns
Raise awareness and mobilize support for policy changes addressing issues like child marriage and gender inequality in education.
Monitoring & Evaluation
Track progress to assess effectiveness and refine programs for greater impact.
Sustainability
Develop long-term strategies through diversified funding, capacity building, and fostering community ownership
STRATEGIES FOR EMPOWERING GIRLS
Enhancing Impact and Sustainability
Community Engagement
Host workshops and meetings to promote girls’ education, fostering understanding and support for overcoming cultural and religious barriers.
Partnerships
Collaborate with schools, religious groups, and community leaders to amplify impact and challenge traditional beliefs.
Mentorship Programs
Connect girls with successful women mentors for guidance and motivation in pursuing their educational goals.
Advocacy Campaigns
Raise awareness and mobilize support for policy changes addressing issues like child marriage and gender inequality in education.
Monitoring & Evaluation
Track progress to assess effectiveness and refine programs for greater impact.
Sustainability
Develop long-term strategies through diversified funding, capacity building, and fostering community ownership
Empowering Girls,
Transforming Communities
Your Education Your Voice Initiative, also known as the Center for Hope and Relief, is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young girls and fostering community development. Founded with a deep-rooted passion for addressing the challenges faced by girls in accessing education, our organization strives to break down barriers imposed by cultural and religious beliefs.
STRATEGIES FOR EMPOWERING GIRLS
Enhancing Impact and Sustainability
Our Mission & Vision
Mission: Empower girls by breaking barriers to education, fostering community engagement, and promoting sustainable change.
Vision: Create a world where every girl thrives academically and personally, prioritizing gender equality and education as fundamental rights.
Our Programs
At our center YOUR EDUCATION YOUR VOICE INITIATIVE: The “Center for Hope and Relief”, we strive not only to help girl children with zeal for education but hindered because of religious and cultural belief succeed. We are committed to counseling parents about the importance of education. We also provide outreach for Food Bank committed to meeting the need for emergency food relief in communities. To help eliminate the underlying causes of hunger itself.
Our Values
Integrity: We uphold honesty, transparency, and accountability in all our actions.
Respect: We value the contributions of every stakeholder, treating all with dignity and appreciation.
Collaboration: We believe in the power of working together, leveraging diverse perspectives to achieve common goals.
Responsibility: We are committed to ethical conduct and efficient use of resources to maximize impact.
Quality of Life: We strive to provide high-quality services that enhance the well-being of individuals and communities.
Why Standing By Your Dream Initiative, Inc ?
Girls Empowered
Through our initiatives, we’ve empowered multiple girls with educational opportunities, helping them pursue their dreams despite challenges.
Community Engagement
Our workshops boast a remarkable 90% participation rate, fostering dialogue and support for girls’ education within our communities.
Policy Impact
We’ve launched 3 impactful advocacy campaigns, driving policy changes that support girls’ education and address systemic barriers.
Message from Our CEO
Empowering Girls, Transforming Communities
Professor of Leadership and Business Policy
Dr. Nana Akaeze- Ph.D, DBA
As the CEO of Standing By Your Dream Initiative, Inc., I am deeply passionate about our mission to empower girls with access to education and support. We believe that every girl deserves the opportunity to pursue her dreams, regardless of cultural or religious barriers.
Our organization is committed to providing information, financial support, and excellent education to girls who face challenges due to societal norms such as early marriages. Through our advocacy efforts and educational programs, we strive to raise awareness about the importance of girls’ education on local, national, and global scales.
I am proud to lead a team dedicated to addressing the school dropout rate among intelligent girls and providing them with the resources they need to succeed. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of girls and communities around the world.
Thank you for your support in standing by our mission and helping us create a brighter future for all.
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