Overview
Low-income women running small businesses often face significant barriers to growth, limited access to funding, inconsistent guidance, and a lack of structured mentorship. Pink Food Bank implemented the Women Economic Empowerment program to close this gap, combining funding support with business counselling and mentorship to help low-income women grow their businesses sustainably.
The program, held on 18th January 2021, reached 80 women, equipping them with both the capital and the guidance needed to move their businesses forward.
Objectives
- To provide funding support to low-income women to grow their businesses.
- To strengthen business capacity through structured counselling and mentorship.
- To equip women with the skills and guidance needed for sustained business growth.
- To promote long-term economic empowerment among low-income women entrepreneurs.
Outcome
- 80 low-income women received funding support to strengthen their businesses.
- Beneficiaries gained access to business counselling and mentorship, improving their capacity to manage and grow their ventures.
- Beneficiaries reported measurable business growth as a result of the combined funding and mentorship approach.
- The program demonstrated the value of pairing financial support with consistent guidance in achieving sustainable business outcomes.
Conclusion
The Women Economic Empowerment program reflects Pink Food Bank's understanding that lasting economic change requires more than funding alone; it requires guidance, structure, and ongoing support. Through this program, 80 low-income women gained the resources and mentorship needed to grow their businesses sustainably.
The results speak to the value of this holistic approach, funding paired with mentorship produces outcomes that funding alone cannot achieve. This project didn't just provide capital; it built the foundation for long-term business growth among women determined to succeed.
Beneficial Remark from Mrs. Aisha Momoh
"The funding was helpful, but what really changed things for me was the mentorship. Someone was checking on me, guiding me on how to manage my money and grow my business the right way. Because of that support, my business has grown in ways I didn't expect, and I now know how to make better decisions on my own."
