Welcome to Mariechristy Foundation for Youth Empowerment & Nation-Building (MAFOYENB).

We believe in the power of education, entrepreneurship, and participatory governance to transform lives and build a brighter future for Nigeria.

Education

Empowering through scholarships, literacy programs, and advocacy for inclusive quality education.

Entrepreneurship

& Support Initiatives

Equipping with skills, seed grants, and microcredit for sustainable livelihoods and businesses.

Nation-Building

& Governance

Advocating for better governance, policy dialogues, and youth participation in democratic processes.

Our Aims & Objectives

The aim of MAFOYENB is to make a lasting impact on the nation by aggressive strategic engagement in Education, Entrepreneurship/Support Initiatives and Nation Building/Governance. The specific objectives of the organization include the following and matters arising from them:

To promote girl child education and bring out-of-school children into the formal education system

To empower young people, widows and orphans through skills acquisition, vocational training, and provision of start-up capital for small businesses

To advocate for better governance, reforms, and nation-building initiatives that will position Nigeria for sustainable growth & development.

Our Activities & Projects

To achieve our aims & objectives, MAFOYENB undertakes activities and projects such as:

Scholarship programs for girls and out-of-school children.

Women/youth empowerment through skill acquisition and provision off start up kits.

Interest-free microcredit scheme for widows and orphans.

Seminars, conferences, rallies advocating for better governance & national reforms.

Nation-building initiatives in collaboration with government agencies & development partners.

Encouragement of formation of widows cooperative groups.

The Vision

To be a major advocate for youth & women empowerment, human capital development and good democratic governance in Nigeria.

Our Mission

MAFOYENB is committed to promoting inclusive quality education, entrepreneurship development and participatory governance in Nigeria through multi-sectoral partnerships, capacity building and impact-driven advocacy initiatives.

The Problem Statement

Issues that caught

our attention

Our Mission

Despite Nigeria's economic potential, there remains high rates of illiteracy, youth unemployment, and poverty - especially among girls/women. This hinders national development. Skillful youths (Entrepreneur) have the ability to improve standards of living and create wealth not only for his/her self but also for the country by engaging in productive activities. A rapid changing country like ours increasingly requires citizens to develop problem-solving leadership and technical skills. In order not to be left out in a competitive global environment, there is need to promote inclusiveness in that direction. Unproductive youths/women are In bondage of basic needs of life and they live in constant anxiety of when work will be available for them.Many of them are victims of crime, the ideology of terrorism, insurgency, banditry, armed robbery, kidnapping, poor health, depression and social unrest.

Key Issues

Over 19 million children out of school (2023 UNESCO report), 7.6 million girls in Nigeria: 3.9million at the primary and 3.7million at the junior secondary level. More than 50% of girls are not attending school at the basic education level.

High gender gap in literacy and school enrollment rates.

55% youth unemployment rate.

37% of girls married under 18 years.

Rising number of destitute widows and orphans.

Join us in our mission to empower youth and strengthen nation-building in Nigeria.

Whether you're interested in making a donation, volunteering your time and skills, or partnering with us to drive social change, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference.

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