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Mentor For All Initiatives Program Choose Your Pathway: Startup Launch, Business Funding, Career Internships. Overview 122 girls mentored globally—bridging the digital divide. Mentor for all Initiative is a project where individuals, who believe in empowerment Mentor young kids in underserved communities in Africa through virtual platforms, without having to leave their location. Queentrepreneur Women’s Foundation will provide the platform, we will organize virtual training, excursions, and book clubs, etc. This is a way to broaden the minds of young kids, build their confidence, train them in decision making, allowing them to express creativity and innovations, and allowing them to explore more of their inner abilities and the importance of education and school. The COVID-19 pandemic is revolutionizing digital and online education globally but kids in rural and underserved communities in Africa, are being left behind as they are not equipped to adapt or transition to the new methods of learning. The Mentor for All Initiative will not only bridge this gap but also inspire these young individuals to aspire to be better. Benefits for Mentees Gain practical advice, encouragement, and support. Learn from the experiences of others. Increase their social and academic confidence. Become more empowered to make decisions. Develop their communication, study, and personal skills. Develop strategies for dealing with both personal and academic issues. Identify goals and establish a sense of direction. Make new friends across the world. Benefits for Mentors Improve communication and interpersonal skills. Develop leadership and management qualities. Reinforce your own study skills and knowledge of your subject(s). Increase your confidence and motivation. Engage in a volunteering valued by employers. Enhance your CV. Gain recognition for your skills and experience. Benefit from a sense of fulfillment and personal growth. Program Adaptation: Active Learning Problem Solving Involve the children in problem-solving activities. Activities and Collaboration Use materials and allow collaboration. Improve Cognitive Skills Develop powerful questioning and listening skills. Relationship Development Build personal relationships with the kids. Creative Thinking  Introduce creative ways to pass a message across. Mentor requirements What We Look For In Mentors Willingness to empower young girls virtually, with high moral conduct, and enthusiasm to give value. Be enthusiastic and passionate about empowering, mentoring, and training young girls within the ages of 9-15years in rural and underserved communities in Africa, starting with Nigeria. The only commitment we need from you is your time, your ability to mentor and help us find or encourage other women to join the initiative. Partners and Sponsors We are very excited about partnering with you to impact the lives of the children under the initiative. Please send us an email to get this conversation started partnership@qwfn.org. become a partner Let’s Join Hands to Create Sustainable Impact Call us on + (234) 806 550 6924 , send us an email, or simply complete out partnership interest form and we will get back to you. partner with us

Earn and Learn Program Choose Your Pathway: Startup Launch, Business Funding, Career Internships. Overview The Earn and Learn program is a collaborative effort between Queentrepreneur Women’s Foundation, 1nspiring, and Castomai committed to empowering our women network entrepreneurs across Africa. 75 women trained in Year 1 | 50 startups by 2029. Welcome to the Queentrepreneur Women’s Foundation and Network (QWFN) – Earn and Learn Academy, a program designed exclusively for Network Members, where innovation meets empowerment. We’ve partnered with 1nspiring and Castomai to bring you a revolutionary program designed to transform your entrepreneurial dreams into thriving businesses. QWN uses a point-based ecosystem. You can purchase the points required to access network resources and upgrade membership level. Unable to purchase points? Worry not, Queentrepreneur Women’s Foundation Nework sponsors  members by providing various means of earning points. Our membership program is designed to empower women at various stages of their business journeys by offering strategic resources, targeted community activities, and access to professional guidance. Explore our three-tiered network levels: General Network Members, Business Readiness Network, and the Elite Tier Investment Readiness Phase. As you progress, you unlock more benefits, professional tools, and unique growth opportunities! VISION To create a world where every woman has the tools, knowledge, and support to build successful, sustainable businesses that drive economic growth and social change. Three Easy Steps How it Works Earn Points​ You can purchase or earn points through workshop attendance, training program participation, and community engagement activities. Step 1 Redeem Points​ You can redeem your points to gain access to recorded workshops, legal services, accounting services, and network resources. Step 2 Upgrade Membership To gain access to even more exclusive network resources, you must meet at least one eligibility requirements. Step 3 Points Earning Opportunities How You Can Earn Points Attend Training Sessions Participate in Workshops Complete Your Program Engage with Network Events Collaborative project participation redeem points You Can Redeem Your Points To Access The Following Legal Services Business registration Contract review Intellectual property protection Fraud prevention Regulatory compliance Accounting Services Business structure analysis Financial health assessment Investment readiness evaluation Loan qualification assessment Business Development Services Brand development Marketing strategy Digital presence creation Market analysis perks of the program What we Offer 1. Cutting-Edge AI-Powered Business Planning Leverage Castomai‘s state-of-the-art AI business plan generator to turn your ideas into comprehensive, professional business plans. 2. Expert Mentorship and Coaching Benefit from 1nspiring‘s network of experienced mentors who provide personalized guidance and support throughout your entrepreneurial journey. 3. Holistic Business Education Our program covers every aspect of business development: – Idea generation and refinement – Business concept development – Financial planning and management – Marketing strategies and implementation 4. Global Community and Networking Connect with like-minded women entrepreneurs from around the world, sharing experiences and building lasting relationships. FAQs Frequently Asked Questions How can I purchase points? To purchase points, please email us at info@qwfn.org How can I earn points? You can earn points through workshop attendance, training program participation, and community engagement. How can I redeem my points? To redeem your points, please send us an email at info@qwfn.org Enroll Today Embark on your entrepreneurial journey with the support of QWF, 1nspiring, and Castomai. Together, we’re not just building businesses – we’re shaping the future of female entrepreneurship. Ready to transform your vision into reality? Join the QWFN Earn and Learn Academy today and take the first step towards your entrepreneurial success! Learn More become a partner Let’s Join Hands to Create Sustainable Impact Call us on + (234) 806 550 6924 , send us an email, or simply complete out partnership interest form and we will get back to you. partner with us

Skill Acquistion & Training Overview The Girl Child Entrepreneurship Program has recorded initial success in a recently organized training. Participants were trained on the making of fascinators, handbags, and sandals. Participants were progressively lectured and trained and at the end of the training, skills on the above-named items were graciously gained. Below are some photos from the training.

The Girl Child Entrepreneurship Program Overview The Girl Child Entrepreneurship Program is a program born out of the series of negations meted out on the girl child in most African communities (usually rural and underserved). These negations arise because the girl child is dependent and deprived of getting educated and learning a trade because the girl child is regarded as a second-class citizen. The Girl Child Entrepreneurship Program believes the right to be educated and to learn a trade should not be an exclusive privilege. The minds behind this program firmly hold that every girl child should be acquainted with the requisite knowledge that brings about the power to make a living, get an education, and become a voice to drive societies into that which appreciates the girl child and accords due rights. About Mission Our Mission is to provide entrepreneurship skills to the girl child within the ages of 9-15 years in rural and underserved communities in Africa, provide continual mentoring in nurturing skills learned, and by way of extension inculcate the spirit of entrepreneurship as an extra-curricular activity for the girl child in schools (School-based entrepreneurship). About Vision Our Vision is to help the girl child between the ages of 9-15 years in rural and underserved communities in Africa develop entrepreneur skills and exposure by set training and programs, in training centers and schools, to eventually build confidence and self-reliance in making a living and getting educated. This will also help in deciding career path achieving set goals. Significance of the project including the girl child Fundamentally, this is a human rights issue. Discrimination has no place in the 21st century, and every girl child has the right to get educated whether formally or informally, and fully participate in her community. Female Empowerment Empowerment of the girl child protects her from abuses and attacks, as she is independent in making her own living. Healthier Families When girls are educated and empowered, families are healthier. According to UNESCO, 2.1 million children under age 5 were saved between 1990 and 2009 because of improvements in girls’ education. Improve Well-being Covid-19 is having a negative impact on girls’ health and wellbeing – and many are at risk of not returning to school once they fully reopen. This program gives these girls the opportunity of developing themselves amidst these crises. Objectives of the Program Gain Entrepreneurship Education and Skills The primary objective of this program is to see that the girl child in rural and underserved African communities gain entrepreneurship education and abilities so as to become sustainably independent in achieving set dreams. After-training Mentorship and Networking The primary objective of this program is to see that the girl child in rural and underserved African communities gain entrepreneurship education and abilities so as to become sustainably independent in achieving set dreams. Achievements Thus Far The Girl Child Entrepreneurship Program launched its first Skills Acquisition and Training Program. Participants were trained on the making of fascinators, handbags, and sandals. To read in detail please click here.

Save A Child Program Overview Save a child program was borne out of the need to support infants and children in the Vine heritage home and also support the mission is to put an end to killings of children of multiple births and other physical impairments. Vine heritage is a foundation with a rescues home situated at Kuje in Nigeria’s capital city – Abuja. The home is run by Mr. Stephen Olusola Ajayi who hails from Osogbo, Oyo state in Nigeria. He has been a missionary for twenty-nine (29) years. mission home Vine Heritage Kuje Vine heritage is a foundation with a rescues home situated at Kuje in Nigeria’s capital city – Abuja. The home is run by Mr. Stephen Olusola Ajayi who hails from Osogbo, Oyo state in Nigeria. He has been a missionary for twenty-nine (29) years. Target The home’s target is to round up the mission by vine health in the first quarter of 2022. Mission Vine Heritage’s mission is to save twins, triplets, albinos, as well as infants who have lost their mothers and children born with physical impairments from being killed by their home community. Vision Engage the remaining sixty-eight (68) communities through sensitization of the provisions of the Child rights protection Act. Snippet of the Story​ The home saved its first child in the year 1996 and since then they have saved more than 40 children. The home currently has a total of thirty-four (34) caregivers to cater to the children which comprise thirty-two (32) paid staff and two (2) volunteers (unpaid). Despite the barbarity of this act, sixty-eight (68) communities are still practicing this devastating ritual in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. This practice is also rampant in Abia State Nigeria -particularly the Ohafia area allegedly. So far, only ten (10) communities have banned this practice. The Vine Heritage Home Kuje liaisons with kind informants from these communities who dutifully reports periodically to the home, asking the home to save the children before they are killed. In some cases, these children are not released to the care of the home instead they are killed mercilessly. Media Coverage Queentrepreneur Women Foundation (QWF) is neither the first nor only organization to shed light on this grievous issue. A documentary was covered by Channels TV and a publication was published by Sun News in 2013. Sadly many Nigerian citizens choose to live in denial and refuse to acknowledge that these horrific practices are still ongoing in Nigeria. A committee (not existent currently) was formed by Ex. President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan’s government to investigate the existence of these practices. On discovering the extent of this dinosaur practices, the government launched a campaign raising awareness as well as denouncing these acts performed in these rural communities. Integration Back Into Their Communities After a period of nursing the children that were rescued from these communities, the home reaches out to the communities; encouraging them to visit the children at the home in order to help correct their narrowed perspectives on the notion that twins, triplets, motherless babies, or children who are impaired pose any threat to the community. The home has a vetting process that involves the parents or legal guardians documenting the following details: biodata, blood group, other family-related information, etc. They also have exit forms that guardians have to fill as part of the claims process of their wards. In fortunate incidents when parents/guardians do come to claim the children; the home carries out this vigorous vetting process that verifies the authenticity of the parents whilst ensuring the protection of the children from possible exposure to death or any kind of harm from the community. Unfortunately, there have been cases where children have been returned to their parents/homes but notwithstanding the communities are firm on their beliefs that the children pose a danger to the community hence the children are unable to be reintegrated into the community. Challenges poisoned children The initial challenge the home faces when these kids are rescued from their communities is the fact that these kids have been poisoned before they are released to the home. The home battles wholeheartedly to keep them alive via any possible medical means. Lack of Good Healthcare Provision The home faces a serious challenge in providing good healthcare for the children as they do not have sufficient support from healthcare providers in the State. Divine Heritage Home is doing its best to get the children to NHIS as hospitals (Save Gwagwalada) do not cater to them Lack of sufficient resources The children and staff in the home survive due to the homeowner’s ability to source resources mostly on credit to maintain the children and the home, especially feeding. accommodation Lack of space to accommodate the live-in staff and children pose a serious challenge for the home as the home population is growing evidently. Staff Remuneration Due to a lack of sufficient resources and financial support; staff remuneration has also become a challenge for the home. Lack of Awareness The Human Rights – Child Protection Act exists with its prohibitions but there are hindrances that affect the implementation of some of these policies at the community level. Awareness!