Train 25 Persons with Disabilities in Shoe making

Dear Supporters,

Thank you for believing in economic inclusion for persons with disabilities. We want to be transparent: activities cannot begin until we raise the required startup funds.

This means the 25 individuals we plan to train in shoe making are currently waiting.

Why This Project Matters

In Nasarawa State, many physically challenged individuals are willing and capable of working but lack access to practical skills training. Without opportunity:

• They remain unemployed.

• Families remain financially strained.

• Stigma and dependence continue.

• Poverty deepens.

This project is not charity — it is empowerment through skills. Shoe making is a practical, marketable trade with steady demand. Once trained, participants can:

• Start small home-based businesses
• Earn consistent income
• Support their families
• Regain dignity and confidence

One trained individual can impact an entire household.

Why We Need Early Support

Before training begins, we must secure:

• Adaptive shoe-making tools
• Training materials and leather supplies
• Accessible learning space
• Trainers and mentorship support

Without initial funding, these preparations cannot move forward.

Early donations are especially powerful on GlobalGiving. They build visibility, attract more supporters, and show momentum.

How You Can Help

Your support today does three important things:

It moves us closer to launching the training.

It sends a message that inclusion matters.

It transforms waiting into action.

Even a small donation brings us one step closer to opening the training workshop doors

The participants are ready.

The trainers are ready.

We are ready.

We simply need the funds to begin.

Thank you for helping turn ability into opportunity.

With gratitude,

Empower Future Initiative Team