SheRise Initiative
Building Brighter Paths

Building Tomorrow’s
Women Leaders Today

At SheRise, we connect people with communities in need across Nigeria, turning compassion into tangible change through leadership, education, and economic empowerment.

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Group of women at a SheRise community event
Volunteers working together
Mentor supporting a young girl
Our Impact So Far

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Women Empowered

Goal: 1,200 Women by 2026

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Every donation creates lasting change.

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Mothers Reached

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Who We Are

A Movement For Change, Led By Women

We believe that any development agenda that excludes women and girls is fundamentally incomplete. Across Nigeria, millions of women remain locked out of opportunity not for lack of ability, but for lack of access.

SheRise To Lead Foundation exists to change that. We bridge the gap between survival and leadership, building intentional pathways for women and girls to move from exclusion to influence, from dependency to dignity.

Through evidence-based programs and deep community roots, we are building a new generation of confident, capable leaders who will shape Nigeria’s future.

Discover Our Work
Yamam Dominic Bukuni, Founder and Executive Director of SheRise To Lead FoundationEst. 2020

Yamam Dominic Bukuni

Founder & Executive Director

Education administrator and gender inclusion advocate leading initiatives in mentorship, economic empowerment, and leadership training for women and girls across Nigeria.

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Our Foundation

Mission, Vision & Goal

The guiding principles that anchor everything SheRise Initiative does.

Our Mission

To empower women, girls, and youth through leadership development, inclusive education, economic opportunities, and innovative social solutions that dismantle barriers and unlock human potential.

Our Vision

To build a society where every woman and girl has equal opportunity to lead, earn, and influence and where young people are equipped to shape a just, inclusive, and prosperous future.

Our Goal

To raise confident women leaders and economically independent communities moving individuals from survival to significance, dependency to dignity, and exclusion to influence.

What We Stand For

Our Core Values

Six principles that guide our culture, work ethic, and commitment to impact.

Equity

We believe fairness is not treating everyone the same, but giving everyone what they need to thrive.

Empowerment

We do not rescue; we equip. We invest in skills, confidence, and agency.

Integrity

We act with honesty, accountability, and transparency at all times.

Collaboration

Sustainable impact is built through partnerships, not isolation.

Innovation

We embrace creative, community-led solutions to complex social problems.

Respect

Every voice matters. Every story counts. Every life has value.

What We Do

Our Programs

Four flagship program areas driving measurable change for women, girls, and communities.

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Gender Inclusivity, Equity & Protection

Girls in a community gathering supported by SheRise

SheRise works to dismantle the social, cultural, and economic systems that exclude women and girls from opportunity and expose them to violence, exploitation, and abuse.

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Women's Leadership Development

Women gathered at a SheRise leadership session

Building leadership capability intentionally through mentorship, confidence-building, and dismantling systemic barriers to power and influence.

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Youth & Girl-Child Development

Student participating in a SheRise youth development session

Early intervention and sustained support during critical adolescence windows ensuring girls grow into confident, educated, and empowered young women.

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Economic Empowerment & Social Innovation

Youth corps members participating in a SheRise economic empowerment initiative

Creating protective financial independence through vocational training, entrepreneurship programs, and community-led social innovation initiatives.

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Our Reach

Impact In Action

Real moments. Real change. A glimpse into the communities we serve and the lives we touch.

Women gathered at the SheRise Women Leadership Summit

Women Leadership Summit

Girls and young women at a Girl-Child Education Drive

Girl-Child Education Drive

Participants at a SheRise Leadership Training Workshop

Leadership Training Workshop

Women at the SheRise Economic Empowerment Fair

Economic Empowerment Fair

A mother and child at the Youth Mentorship Initiative

The SheRise Mentorship Program

Milestones

Together We’ve Achieved More

Every milestone represents a life changed, a community strengthened, and a future unlocked. Join us in writing the next chapter.

Get Involved

Many Ways To Contribute

There are many ways to contribute to a more equitable world. Choose how you want to make a difference.

Partner With Us

Institutional Partners

  • Development agencies
  • Government institutions
  • Private sector & NGOs
  • Grassroots networks
Become a Partner
Volunteer With Us

Community Volunteers

  • Raise women leaders
  • Educate & protect girls
  • Equip youth for the future
  • Build resilient communities
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Support Our Mission

Financial Supporters

  • Fund leadership programs
  • Sponsor a girl's education
  • Enable economic training
  • Support grassroots impact
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Reach Out

Get In Touch

Whether you want to partner, volunteer, or support our mission we’d love to hear from you.

Phone

+234 813 726 0317

+234 909 015 2087

+234 703 495 0696

Email

mailsherise@gmail.com

Region

Nigeria (Federal & State levels)