In April 2018, Nestle Company of Nigeria joined forces with the Mimijane Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting women and children with disabilities, to launch an empowering initiative in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. The collaborative effort aimed to provide women with disabilities an opportunity to pursue their entrepreneurial aspirations by offering them financial assistance to establish small and medium-scale businesses.
Through this partnership, Nestle Nigeria and the Mimijane Foundation recognized the unique challenges faced by women with disabilities in accessing economic opportunities and sought to address this disparity. By offering cash grants specifically tailored for business start-ups, the initiative aimed to empower these women, enabling them to become self-reliant and contribute to their communities.
The program emphasized the importance of economic independence and sought to break down barriers that often hindered women with disabilities from engaging in entrepreneurial ventures. By providing financial support, Nestle and the Mimijane Foundation aimed to facilitate the realization of business ideas, encouraging sustainable growth and fostering a sense of empowerment among the beneficiaries.
Located in Owerri, Imo State, the project targeted women with disabilities who had the passion and drive to pursue business ventures but lacked the necessary capital to start or expand their enterprises. By addressing this crucial need, the collaborative effort aimed to create a positive impact on the lives of these women, their families, and the wider community.
The initiative showcased Nestle Company of Nigeria’s commitment to corporate social responsibility and its dedication to supporting local communities, particularly those facing unique challenges such as women with disabilities. The partnership with the Mimijane Foundation reflected a shared vision of promoting inclusivity, empowerment, and sustainable development.
By empowering women with disabilities through financial assistance to start their own businesses, Nestle and the Mimijane Foundation demonstrated their belief in the potential and resilience of these women. This initiative represented a step towards a more inclusive and equal society, where individuals with disabilities are given the opportunity to thrive and contribute to economic growth and social progress.
