In celebration of International Women’s Day 2025, the Youth Society for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases & Social Vices (YOSPIS), in collaboration with Aisha Rise Foundation, Mufarka Youth Development Initiative, and MSI Nigeria, organized a training and sensitization program on skills acquisition, menstrual health, and gender-based violence.
The event provided 50 girls and women with hands-on training in Tie & Dye and baking.
Speaking at the event, Zainab Nasir Ahmad, Executive Director of YOSPIS, emphasized the importance of equipping women with practical skills.
“Women are the backbone of our society. When you empower a woman, you uplift a whole community. Through this training, we are not only celebrating International Women’s Day but also giving women tools to become self-reliant and contribute meaningfully to the economy,” she stated.
Representing Aisha Rise Foundation, Aisha Damilola highlighted the need to educate young girls on menstrual health and gender-based violence.
“Empowerment goes beyond skills acquisition; it involves educating young women about their rights, their health, and their ability to stand against any form of violence. This initiative is a step towards securing a brighter and safer future for them,” she remarked.
Nura Ahmad Muhammad of Mufarka Youth Development Initiative stressed the need for continuous investment in skill-based training.
“Our goal is to build a generation of self-sufficient women who can create businesses, support themselves, and inspire others. This training is not just an event; it’s a movement towards long-term change,” he affirmed.
Ahmad Sani from MSI Nigeria commended the collaboration and the focus on gender-based violence and menstrual health education.
“A healthy woman is a productive woman. By educating these young girls and women on menstrual hygiene and their rights, we are helping them break barriers and challenge societal norms that hold them back,” he said.
The event featured practical demonstrations on Tie & Dye techniques and baking. Participants expressed gratitude for the training, with many pledging to use their new skills for income generation.
The organizers reaffirmed their commitment to continuous training and awareness campaigns to reach more girls and women in the community.
