Average Foundation

Meet one of our incredible women (Mrs Esther) from the recent Skill Empowerment Program, powered by Afriimpact Development Organization x @averagefoundation 
Just weeks after our training, with the support given to her, she’s already making and selling her own (soap/products) earning income to support her family and dream bigger. 
This is why we do what we do, breaking poverty cycles one skill at a time. Your support makes stories like hers possible. Ready to help more women thrive? 
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Women Empowerment Program | Day 3 Highlights Day 3 of our Women Empowerment Program focused on liquid soap and disinfectant production, alongside financial literacy and savings models designed to support sustainable livelihoods. To enable immediate application of these skills, participants were also supported with a micro-grant to help kick-start their small enterprises. This integrated approach, skills, financial knowledge, and start-up support, reflects our commitment to practical, long-term empowerment for women at the grassroots. We sincerely appreciate @averagefoundation for supporting this initiative and investing in women-led economic empowerment.

Day 2 highlights Our Women’s Skills Empowerment Program focused on beadwork, including beaded bags, necklaces, and accessories. Participants actively engaged in practical sessions, gaining foundational skills and completing sample pieces under guided instruction.

Day 1 Highlights Women’s Skills Empowerment Program Wednesday marked the beginning of a 3-day journey of learning, creativity, and confidence-building. 26 women participated actively in hands-on skills training, supported by dedicated facilitators and volunteers. #WomenEmpowerment #SkillsForGrowth #AfriImpact

Day 3 of the Women Skill Empowerment Program by Afriimpact Development Organization x The Average Foundation was a huge success!💙 Our participants dove into an exciting soap and disinfectant making session, showing incredible enthusiasm and creativity. This was followed by a financial literacy session designed not only to enhance their business skills but also to empower them with the knowledge to manage their finances effectively. A heartfelt thank you to our amazing facilitator @onughap for leading the session with such skill and passion. #womenempowerment #skilldevelopment #AdireTraining #tieanddye #AfriimpactXAverageFoundation #empoweredwomen #creativeskills

What if the oil you throw away could light up someone’s future? @teresawidiw and her team saw oil waste flooding the drains of her neighborhood, thick, sticky, and dangerous. At the same time, she saw something else clogging her community: economic hardship and limited opportunities for the women around her. That moment sparked something in Teresa. As the R&D Director at @dadio.deco , Teresa and her team focused on finding a sustainable way forward, one that didn’t just reduce pollution but opened new doors for income. Working with her team, she helped develop a product rooted in both environmental responsibility and community empowerment: eco-friendly candles made from used cooking oil. Each month, Dadio collects oil waste from over 200 households in Kasihan, Yogyakarta. Instead of dumping it, the oil is reused to create high-quality aromatic candles. And the hands crafting them? Local housewives, trained in candle-making and financial literacy, are working toward flexible, dignified livelihoods. This model isn’t just innovative, it’s inclusive. With Solve Education!’s GAIN framework, Dadio empowers women through gamified learning, AI-driven finance coaching, meaningful incentives, and a strong local support network. Together, they’re building a circular economy, one where waste is reclaimed, women are respected, and small actions lead to big change. We’re proud to announce that Dadio has been selected as one of the winners of Solve for Change Batch 3 in collaboration with @averagefoundation , a recognition of grassroots innovation built on sustainability, sisterhood, and the belief that circular solutions can empower communities. 🎉 Dadio is turning kitchen waste into light, skills, and a steady income for women in Kasihan, Yogyakarta. 💬 Leave a comment to celebrate her win and share to amplify this powerful work. Have a bold idea that empowers youth through education? Applications for the next Solve For Change grant open soon; start preparing your proposal now. We’re looking for the next wave of changemakers. Learn more and stay updated at: bit.ly/SolveForChange

Can one teen’s sugar choice prevent a future of diabetes? The question that first took shape for Adila Rafahiya @adilaarafa was to look deeper. While studying Management at Universitas Indonesia, her thesis on Indonesia’s sweetened drink consumption opened her eyes to a growing risk: young people were developing habits that could lead to diabetes long before they ever realized it. Instead of leaving that insight on paper, she turned it into action. Together with the @gulabijak 's team, Adila helped build CANDY (Campaign Against Diabetes for the Youth), a school-based program designed to raise awareness about wise sugar intake among high school students. Through workshops, sharing sessions, FGDs, presentations, games, and pre-post tests, CANDY makes diabetes prevention something teens can understand, talk about, and act on. Over the past two years, Gulabijak has reached more than 250 students across Greater Jakarta, bringing prevention into the spaces where daily food and drink decisions are made. And in this next phase, the team is elevating the experience through Solve Education!’s GAIN framework, using edbot.ai mini-courses, quizzes, gamified score points, and in-app rewards to make learning accessible from each student’s phone. We’re proud to announce that Gulabijak’s CANDY initiative has been selected as one of the winners of Solve for Change Batch 3 in collaboration with Average Foundation, a recognition of youth-led health education built on evidence, empathy, and the belief that prevention begins with awareness. 🎉 From everyday sugar choices to informed, healthier habits, this is what transformation looks like when young people lead the movement for their generation’s well-being. 💬 Leave a comment to celebrate her win and share to amplify this powerful work. Have a bold idea that empowers youth through education? Applications for the next Solve For Change grant open soon; start preparing your proposal now. We’re looking for the next wave of changemakers. Learn more and stay updated at: bit.ly/SolveForChange #SolveForChange

Day 2. A heartfelt THANK YOU to our generous donor @averagefoundation . Your support means the world to us and made today’s experience possible. 🙏 A special appreciation to our wonderful facilitator @your_favoritebeader_ for guiding us through the process, sharing expertise, and making the workshop such an enjoyable and enriching experience. Your patience and skill helped us create pieces we’re truly proud of. Today wasn’t just about making beautiful accessories - it was about learning, creating together, and the joy of crafting something with our own hands. We’re so grateful for this opportunity. Shot by @themediavic #womenempowerment #skilldevelopment #AdireTraining #tieanddye #AfriimpactXAverageFoundation #empoweredwomen #creativeskills

She met a teenage girl who didn’t know she was pregnant, too scared to speak, too ashamed to ask, too young to face it alone. That moment changed everything for Dr. Busayo Oyedemi. As a young doctor working across Nigeria, she kept seeing the same quiet crisis: adolescents suffering in silence from STIs, anemia, and early pregnancy, because no one had ever taught them how their bodies worked. Misinformation, shame, and stigma were stealing their health, their voice, and their futures. So she and her friends created a solution that spoke the language of trust and youth power. Through WOMEN OF EXCEPTIONAL DEEDS FORUM, Dr. Busayo launched a school-based program that brings real, relatable sexual and reproductive health education to teens in Lagos and Ogun State, SRH 4 Teens: Empowering Choices, Louder Voices. The initiative empowers over 500 adolescents through peer-led clubs, games, storytelling, and even anonymous question boxes. Girls receive hygiene kits and the self-written puberty guide “Bloom Girl”. Boys are taught to be allies, not bystanders. It’s not just education, it’s innovation, powered by Solve Education!’s GAIN framework: Gamified workshops, youth-led Networks, Incentives for peer leadership, and digital tools for continuous coaching. We’re thrilled to announce that Women of Exceptional Deeds Forum has been selected as one of the winners of Solve For Change Grant Batch 3 in collaboration with Average Foundation, a recognition of grassroots brilliance and youth-led change that goes beyond the classroom. 🎉 From silent suffering to student-led solutions, this is what transformation looks like when education meets empathy and when young people are trusted to lead. 💬 Leave a comment to celebrate her win and share to amplify this powerful work. Have a bold idea that empowers youth through education? Applications for the next Solve For Change grant open soon; start preparing your proposal now. We’re looking for the next wave of changemakers. Learn more and stay updated at: bit.ly/SolveForChange

Day 1 of the Women Skill Empowerment Program by Afriimpact Development Organization x The Average Foundation was a success! 🌟 Our participants were full of energy, excitement, and creativity as they dove into the Adire (Tie & Dye) training today. Their enthusiasm and engagement made the session truly inspiring! 💙 A special thank you to our amazing facilitator @damisapparel , for guiding her session with skill and passion. #womenempowerment #skilldevelopment #AdireTraining #tieanddye #AfriimpactXAverageFoundation #empoweredwomen #creativeskills

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ✨ Liquid soap making ✨ Beaded bag crafting ✨ Adire (tie & dye) techniques ✨ Basic financial literacy & savings models 📅 DATE: December 10th - 12th, 2025 ⏰ TIME: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM daily 📍 LOCATION: Chirozz Hotel No. 25 Samuel Street, Off Vulcanizer Bus Stop Egbeda, Akowonjo, Lagos This is your opportunity to learn valuable skills, gain financial knowledge, and empower yourself

🚀 Unveiling the next generation of grassroots changemakers. 🌱 Introducing the 10 inspiring finalists of Solve for Change Grant Batch 3 From turning cooking oil into income for women to bringing AI-powered learning to kids battling cancer, these youth-led initiatives aren’t just solving problems, they’re redefining possibilities. 👇 Swipe to explore the full list of finalists and their bold ideas: @yessarawak @ruangeksprezi CANnective - @saverafia @humanitysvoicefoundation @dadio.deco @iels_co @dauroma.id @womenofexceptionaldeedsforum Slow Learners Care (SLC) - @haidiralgi @gulabijak These aren’t just finalists. They’re proof that local action powers global change. We’ll be sharing each of the 10 finalist stories—one post at a time. Follow us to discover how grassroots innovation is reshaping communities across the region. 💬 Leave a like, drop a comment, and share to show your support. Your engagement will help shape their final score! #SolveforChange