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SLUM EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE
— · EIN · dreamsfromtheslum.org
profile · synthesized from sources

Dreams From The Slum Empowerment Initiative is an operational nonprofit based in Nigeria that focuses on education, mentorship, and empowerment for people living in slum communities. They provide educational support, livelihood skills training for women, and career guidance for children and teenagers. The organization aims to reduce poverty and increase access to quality education.

named programs · 9 · from sources

what they call their work

Ajegunle Co-working Hub
An incubator for artisans, entrepreneurs, and freelancers to learn and grow their businesses.
Ajegunle Emergency Food Relief for COVID-19
Provides daily meals and palliatives to poor people in Ajegunle, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic and for those affected by fire outbreaks.
Ajegunle Food Bank
Provides food to needy people in underserved communities.
Ajegunle Pad Bank
A project aimed at reducing 'period' poverty by providing sanitary pads.
Mentoring Program
Provides career guidance, self-discovery, and leadership training to children and teenagers.
Quies Creation
A souvenir company that sells art, craft, and creative products made by beneficiaries, with proceeds supporting children's education.
Scholarship Opportunities
Provides scholarships and basic school materials to out-of-school children to help them return to school.
Teacher's Readiness Program
Trains educators in low-cost primary schools in rural communities to enhance the quality of education.
Young Mothers Academy
Provides livelihood skills to teenage mothers to help them become self-reliant.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Emergency and Sustained Food Distribution 1 activity
    • Ajegunle Food Bank and emergency food relief
      Operates the Ajegunle Food Bank, providing daily meals and palliatives to needy people in underserved communities since March 29, 2020. Includes targeted emergency food relief for children affected by fire outbreaks and vulnerable residents during lockdowns, such as in Awodi Ora estate.
  • Menstrual Hygiene Support and Education 1 activity
    • Ajegunle Pad Bank
      Operates the Ajegunle Pad Bank project, which provides menstrual hygiene products to support girls' health and education continuity.
  • Youth Psychosocial Support and Life Skills 1 activity
    • Career guidance and leadership development for youth
      Delivers career guidance, self-discovery, and leadership training programs to children and teenagers to build self-esteem and healthy personal development, helping hundreds of slum children return to school and grow in confidence.
  • Education Sponsorship and Academic Support 1 activity
    • Re-enrollment of out-of-school children
      Provides scholarship opportunities and school materials to re-enroll out-of-school children in Nigeria, with over 1,000 children re-enrolled to date. The organization sponsors 50 children annually to return to school.
  • Vocational and Life Skills Training 1 activity
    • Young Mothers Academy and livelihood training
      Operates the Young Mothers Academy to provide livelihood skills training to teenage mothers, and extends similar training to parents of beneficiaries to support self-employment and economic empowerment.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Overall impact and outreach
      Has been providing education, mentorship, and empowerment support to vulnerable children and people for over seven years, with interventions impacting over 6,000 children and 300 women, and reaching over 10,000 people overall.
    • QUIES CREATION program
      Operates a program called "QUIES CREATION" that produces and sells souvenirs created by program beneficiaries to fund education for children.
    • Teacher readiness program
      Implements a teacher readiness program to train educators in low-cost primary schools in rural communities, improving education quality in underserved areas.
relationships · 39

who they work with

  • AJIF Professional Elite Association Partner — Isaac Success Omoyele serves as a member.
  • Aileen Getty School of Citizen Journalism Partner — Isaac Success Omoyele is an alumnus of the school.
  • Aileen Getty School of Citizen Journalism Partner — Isaac Success Omoyele is an alumnus.
  • Alien Getty School of Citizen Journalism Partner — Onyinye Catherine Okechi has a certificate in citizen journalism from the school.
  • BellaNaija Partner — Ik Nwosu is the community manager at BellaNaija.
  • Board members Partner — Support the organization's initiatives and contribute to its impact
  • Commonwealth Discovery Young Leaders Program Partner — Isaac Success Omoyele is an alumnus of the program.
  • Commonwealth Discovery Young Leaders Program Partner — Isaac Success Omoyele is an alumnus.
  • Curators University Partner — Isaac Success Omoyele is an alumnus of the university.
  • Curators University Partner — Isaac Success Omoyele is an alumnus.
  • Executives/Staff Partner — Support the organization's initiatives and contribute to its impact
  • Global Alliance for Youth Leaders Partner — Isaac Success Omoyele serves as a member.
  • Institute of Public Management (unique) Partner — Omobolanle Bisiriyu is a graduate member.
  • Institute of Strategic Management, Nigeria Partner — Oyindamola Adegboye is an Associate.
  • International Youth Alliance for Family Planning Partner — Isaac Success Omoyele serves as a member.
  • International Youth Council Partner — Isaac Success Omoyele serves as a member.
  • Isaac Success Omoyele Partner — Founder and leader of Dreams From The Slum Empowerment Initiative
  • Lagos Business School Partner — Isaac Success Omoyele is an alumnus of the school.
  • Lagos Business School Partner — Isaac Success Omoyele is an alumnus, and Onyinye Catherine has a certificate in Non Profit Leadership and Management from the institution.
  • Lagos Business School Partner — Onyinye Catherine Okechi has a certificate in Non-Profit Leadership and Management from the school.
  • Leap Africa Social Innovators Programme Partner — Isaac Success Omoyele is an alumnus of the program.
  • Leap Africa Social Innovators Programme Partner — Isaac Success Omoyele is an alumnus.
  • National Youth Council of Nigeria Partner — Isaac Success Omoyele serves as a member.
  • Nigerian Red Cross Society Partner — Isaac Success Omoyele serves as a member.
  • Pan Atlantic University Partner — Isaac Success Omoyele is an alumnus of the university.
  • Pan Atlantic University Partner — Isaac Success Omoyele is an alumnus.
  • Plan Academy Partner — Judith Nwabia holds a certification in Child Protection from the organization.
  • Rotary Club Partner — Isaac Success Omoyele received a Humanitarian Award from the organization.
  • SLA (She Leads Africa) Partner — Belynda Naaomi is a member.
  • The Women Techmakers Team Partner — Belynda Naaomi is a member.
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