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Bruderhilfe’s flagship human development initiative, Project Karakata, delivers practical and sustainable economic empowerment and skills acquisition programs for women and youth in rural and urban poor communities across Lagos, Ogun, Niger, Katsina, and Ondo States.
The initiative focuses on reducing poverty, promoting gender equality, expanding women’s economic rights, encouraging decent work, and reducing inequality by providing seed grants, revolving loan schemes through Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA), financial literacy training, skills acquisition, and community infrastructure support—especially in communities with limited access to formal financial services.
Since its commencement in 2021, Project Karakata has directly empowered 87 women, with impact extending to their children and dependents through improved household income, education, and wellbeing.
Women beneficiaries include 50 women in Kemta village, Ogun State; 20 women in Kwane-Makeri village, Niger State; 5 women in Dutsi and Kusada LGAs of Katsina State—whose 35 children also received scholarships and welfare support; and 10 women in Ilaje LGA, Ondo State, supported with start-up capital and revolving loan schemes. The initiative’s impact has been verified, with beneficiaries now running functional businesses and fostering a savings culture within their communities.
Beyond Project Karakata, Bruderhilfe has constructed a community centre in Ajegunle-Ikorodu, Lagos, implemented youth development and digital entrepreneurship programs for over 140 youth, distributed humanitarian relief materials nationwide, and supported orphanages and vulnerable children’s homes. Under the “One Family at a Time” initiative, the organization also constructs and furnishes homes for indigent families while supporting women with business capital, education for their children, and essential living needs.
Sustainable development begins with empowering families to thrive. Join us in restoring hope and economic dignity—one woman, one family, one community at a time.