Safe Spaces, Vocational Training & Entrepreneurship Development.

Safe Spaces, Vocational Training Centers, Entrepreneurship Startups with Seed Capital, and Mentorship:

Protection & Counseling Centers: Creating safe environments for survivors of violence, abuse, and exploitation.

Youth & Women Empowerment Hubs: Providing educational and social support to at-risk populations.

Recreational & Skill-Building Spaces: Offering activities that promote emotional well-being and self-reliance.
Technical & Hands-On Training: Offering courses in tailoring, carpentry, ICT, agriculture, and other vocational skills.

Certification & Apprenticeship Programs: Partnering with professional bodies to certify skills.

Workforce Readiness & Job Placement Support: Preparing trainees for employment or self-employment.
Business Incubation & Funding: Providing financial support and micro-loans for small businesses.

Startup Toolkit & Equipment Support: Supplying necessary tools for entrepreneurs in various industries.

Financial Literacy & Business Management Training: Equipping individuals with budgeting and investment knowledge.
One-on-One Business Coaching: Pairing new entrepreneurs with experienced mentors.

Networking & Market Linkages: Connecting startups to potential customers, investors, and suppliers.

Women & Youth Entrepreneurship Development: Special programs for female entrepreneurs and young innovators.
Bank of Industry (BOI) & Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) – Supporting SME growth.

National Directorate of Employment (NDE) – Nigeria – Providing job creation and vocational training support.

Tony Elumelu Foundation & African Development Bank (AfDB) – Funding entrepreneurship initiatives.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) & International Labour Organization (ILO) – Global entrepreneurship and employment initiatives.

Corporate & Private Sector Partnerships: Collaborating with companies to support business incubation.

This section highlights how St. Anthony Initiative Foundation fosters economic empowerment, self-sufficiency, and sustainable livelihoods