Overview Of our Work in Nigeria
Regionally Targeted
- Ripples works across 8 states in isolated, rural communities, where we are often the only women’s empowerment CBO on ground.
- Most funding for women entrepreneurs in Nigeria goes to urban areas. From 2017-2022, only 3% went to the poor rural areas.*
Committed to Long Term Impact
- Driving results since 2011.
- Ready to scale to meet thousands on our wait list.
Impact
17,200
Women entrepreneurs access financial independence
68,800
Children have food security
and can go to school
15%
Increase in income via Ripples supply chain partners
Women Businesses in Nigeria:
Smallholder Farming
Generating income and food security via sustainable agriculture systems
Sewing and Fashion
Building marketable skills for job seekers