Widows Empowerment Program

offering micro grants that help widows start small businesses

Many widows face overwhelming financial pressure as they work to support their families alone. With limited resources and very few opportunities, even a small amount of support can transform their entire future.
AKAFI’s Widows Empowerment Fund provides micro-grants, training, and resources that help widows start small businesses, generate stable income, and regain independence.
This program restores dignity, strengthens families, and builds financial confidence for women who need it most.

Why Widow Support Matters

Supporting widows creates immediate and lasting impact because it:

Provides financial stability to women leading households alone
Helps children return to school through better income
Reduces poverty and dependency
Builds confidence and decision-making skills
Creates opportunities for long-term business growth
Strengthens entire communities through empowered women
Ensures families can meet basic needs with dignity

Helping Women Build Independence

AKAFI’s Widows Empowerment Fund focuses on practical and sustainable solutions that rebuild confidence and financial strength.

Micro-Grants for Small Businesses

Widows receive small financial grants ($50–$100) to start or expand income-generating activities.

Skills & Business Training

Women receive guidance on saving, budgeting, pricing, and running small businesses effectively.

Support Through Community Gardens

Some widows join AKAFI’s garden program to grow vegetables they can sell for income.

Basic Supplies & Tools

Depending on their chosen business, we provide small tools or starter materials to help them begin immediately.

Community Mentorship

Local women who have successfully built businesses help mentor others, creating peer support networks.

Follow-Up Visits

Our team checks on progress and offers ongoing guidance to help widows grow their businesses sustainably.

Faces of Impact

“A $50 grant rebuilt Fatou’s confidence and her business.”

Fatou used to rely on neighbors for food after losing her husband. With an AKAFI grant, she started a small pepper-selling business in her community. Today, she earns enough to feed her children and save a little each week.

“What began with a garden harvest became a steady income.”

A widow named Aji joined AKAFI’s garden program and used her first harvest to start selling fresh vegetables. With a small grant, she expanded her stall and now supports her children’s school needs.

“Mariama turned her cooking skills into a business.”

Mariama received a small grant and purchased ingredients to start selling cooked meals in her neighborhood. Her business grew quickly, giving her enough income to support her family with dignity.