About Us
What we have in common is a commitment to reducing global poverty and empowering ordinary people to become self-engaged and self-sufficient in helping themselves and others. We believe the most effective solutions to alleviate and empower individuals start from the grassroots. That is why we have built a locally led presence in Nigeria and will continue to invest in building relationships with people worldwide.
We are interested in working with partners who are interested in partnering with us to empower more people.
Your Education Your Voice was established in 2016 as a non-profit organization to provide financial and social empowerment services to members of low-income households and to encourage girls’ education.
About half of the Nigerian populace lacks adequate financial services, and microfinance lending in Nigeria is still at a stage where borrowers do not know the process. Inspired by my mother’s OSUSU business to help empower others, YEYV is helping to promote, contribute, and enhance financial inclusion further and stimulate the development of sound financial services in Nigeria.
STRATEGIES FOR EMPOWERING GIRLS
Your Education Your Voice
helps people gain financial literacy and skills and start businesses, which can lead to greater self-sufficiency, economic growth, and a better future for individuals and communities. We are better together when WE can lift others through self-sufficiency.
We understand that donations can provide temporary relief but do not address the root cause of poverty. Promoting entrepreneurship, education, and self-sufficiency can help people break the poverty cycle and change their mindset of praying over something they do rather than partying in limbo. This strategy will help them build a better future for themselves and their families.
Dr. Nana
Dr. Nana Akaeze is an associate professor at various universities across the United States. She has over 15 years of diverse experience spanning academia and professional sectors. With a foundation in banking, human resources, and consultancy, her expertise encompasses various fields. Dr. Nana’s experiences encompass human resources, organizational dynamics, leadership development, business management, policy, marketing, operations, supply chain management, and women in leadership roles. As a Journal reviewer, she contributes to academia, leveraging her peer-reviewed publications to inform educational policy. Dr. Nana presides over the Standing by Your Dream (Your Education Your Voice) Initiative, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing girls’ education and supporting family members (Women and Girls in Africa) with payback soft loans without interest. With a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from Walden University, a Master of Business from DeVry University, a BSc degree from Ahmadu Bello University, and a strategic certificate from Harvard University, she is also a Scrum Masters Certified. She believes in helping to lift the voiceless. Education Gives Voice to the Ordinary.
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Dr. Chris
Dr. Chris Akaeze is an accomplished business professor and strategist renowned for his expertise in different fields, including the oil sector, sales, and management consultancy services. He currently serves as the CEO/COO of Standing by Your Dream Initiative, Inc., where he passionately advocates for realizing individuals’ aspirations. Dr. Akaeze holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from froAmbrosese Alli University, a Master’s degree from DeVry University, and a doctorate in International Business from Walden University. He also holds a Strategic Management Certificate from Harvard University. Dr. Chris is also SCRUM Masters Certified.
Editing Service
Dr. Nana and Dr. Chris Akaeze are co-founders of Renewed Strength, a small business initiative and consultancy organization that also provides editing services. The organization has provided small business management and consultancy services worldwide. Contact us for editing services for educational manuscripts of any kind.