Uncategorized – The Skilled Woman Initiative

The Kwando Bank Season 1- Pitch-a-thon for low-income earners

October 25, 2023
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The Kwando Bank Pitch-a-thon for low-income earners will be supporting people who earn below the minimum wage with impact funding of N50,000 Naira each. By low income earners we mean road side vendors, petty market sellers, vulcanizers, road sweepers, refugees, IDPs and others. Beneficiaries for Season will be selected by a team of TSWINI impact […]

June 23, 2023
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The Global Compact on Refugees- Analyzing the commitment by African Countries (Nigeria, Kenya and Malawi) In collaboration with 3 amazing leaders working in the refugee space, TSWINI will be hosting a twitter space to analyze the commitment of Nigeria, Kenya and Malawi to the Global Compact on Refugees (GCR) which is a frame work for […]

June 19, 2023
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Every year we create events to mark world refugee day, a global event celebrated to remember the plight of refugees across the globe. The team for this year is “Home away from Home” and we will be hanging out with 15 refugees from Cameroon at our favorite spot in Abuja -The Akara Cafe to shed […]

18 Jun 23

Clean-up, healthcare and wellness programme to mark Earth day 2023 in partnership with Transcorp Hilton, EHA Clinics REACH and Chanja Datti Ltd

On April 20th 2023, TSWINI partnered with Transcorp Hilton, EHA Clinics REACH programme and Chanja Datti Ltd to carry out a clean-up, healthcare and wellness exercise at the Malaysia garden IDP community. During the event, Women and children had opportunities for health checks with EHA REACH, while the team from Transcorp Hilton and Chanja Datti […]

18 Jun 23

Millinery Training for 35 Beneficiaries led by our founder and celebrity Milliner Chisom Nwankwo in Partnership with The Nigerian German Center for Jobs Migration and reintegration (GIZ)

from April 3- April 23 2023, TSWINI Partnered with The Nigerian Center for Jobs Migration and Integration to conduct a vocational training for 35 women at the Kabusa IDP community. The 3 weeks sessions involved trainings in hat blocking and design, gele tying, auto gele production, tiara beading, bama cap production , material dyeing and […]

February 17, 2023
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In the immediate aftermath of any crisis or disaster, when someone is trapped or badly injured, it is unlikely that the first people to get there will be trained professionals. The people who will provide the immediate help will be the neighbors and community members. During the flooding last year, millions of persons were displaced […]

28 Dec 22

TSWINI Food and Healthcare Bank

The TSWINI food and healthcare bank is TSWINI’s response to disaster displacement. The first food and healthcare boxes , duvets and bedsheets were delivered to persons displaced by flood in Bayelsa state. This intervention was done in partnership with the Mandela Washington Alumni Association of Nigeria (MWFAAN) and Transcorp Hilton Abuja.

28 Dec 22

THE TSWINI IMPACT FUND

The Skilled Women Initiative Unveiled the TSWINI Impact Fund on the 30th August, 2022. The TSWINI Impact fund is a dedicated funding for refugees, IDPs, low income persons and most especially TSWINI Alumni who have successfully completed the TSWINI 12months Impact cycle. The TSWINI Impact fund supported 10 beneficiaries with smart phones, co-shared business space, […]

28 Jun 22

TSWINI- Vocational and Climate Mitigation Skills Training Center Abuja

The TSWINI training Center is an Out of camp facility that caters for training needs for persons who are looking to up-skill or learn a new skill at an affordable price. We also offer free trainings to Internally displaced persons, refugees , low-income women, and people who have suffered cases of gender based violence at […]

11 Apr 22

Durumi In-Camp Vocational Skills Hub

DURUMI IN-CAMP VOCATIONAL SKILLS HUB The Skilled Women Initiative(TSWINI) Durumi In-camp Vocational skills Hub, is a training center that provides Vocational and climate Adaptation Skills, cash- 4- work opportunities for young girls, boys and women living in the IDP camp. The Durumi In-camp skills center is located at the heart of the camp, and provides […]