Arise&Win Project

Today, we celebrate the women whose voices shaped this research and whose resilience continues to inspire change. When women rise, we all win. Watch the video here: youtu.be/SvQZeJhxRwc #InternationalWomensDay2026 #GiveToGain #BalanceTheScales #WomenEntrepreneurs

These experiences show clearly that economic empowerment and mental well-being are closely connected. Access to knowledge, resources, and supportive networks strengthens women’s businesses while also improving confidence, well-being, and dignity.

On International Women’s Day 2026, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and determination of self-employed young women in Ibadan and across Nigeria.

....that made the IDRC-funded Advancing Resiliency in Self-Employed young Women in Nigeria (ARISE&WIN) Project a possibility. Read the full report here: web.facebook.com/profile.php?id…

Celebrating Prof. Srividya Vidya Iyer on this occasion of her birthday! Today, we celebrate Prof. Srividya Iyer on the occasion of her birthday, and we do so with deep gratitude for her scholarly leadership, generosity of spirit, and partnership... @WomenRISE6

At the same time, facilitators confirmed that the programme’s format suited busy schedules. High attendance and session completion rates reflected strong interest and feasibility. The full-length video is available here: youtube.com/watch?v=BWQVQ7…

Participants also reported better self-care and help-seeking practices. Members of the support network of self-employed young women mentioned gaining a clearer understanding of practical ways to provide support at home and in business.

Eighty-nine self-employed young women participated, alongside seventy-nine members of their support networks in selected sessions, facilitated by twenty-eight trained instructors.

Participants attended weekly six-hour sessions, completing a total of thirty-six hours of guided learning using manuals and workbooks available in both English and Yoruba.

Empowering Self-Employed Young Women: ARISE&WIN Capacity Building Intervention The ARISE&WIN capacity-building intervention took place in Ibadan, Oyo State, over six weeks from 2 December 2024 to 31 January 2025. @WomenRISE6 @aphrc

3/3 ... the spirit of shared learning, partnership, and collective reflection that defined the three-day convening of WomenRISE researchers in Kenya. Watch the full video here: youtube.com/watch?v=0YLyn9…

2/3. It captures moments from our key presentations, panel discussions, and collaborative exchanges with fellow research teams. It highlights ARISE&WIN’s contributions to conversations on the gendered impact of COVID-19 on women’s work and well-being, while reflecting...

1/3. Video Alert: The ARISE&WIN Team participates in the WomenRISE End-of-Project Meeting in Kenya We have a throwback video recap of the ARISE&WIN team’s participation in the WomenRISE End-of-Project Meeting, held from February 3–5, 2025, in Nairobi. @WomenRISE6 @aphrc

- Professor Olayinka Omigbodun, Founding Director, Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan. We invite you to read it all here: mailchi.mp/94abe2d794c6/i… We wish you a productive 2026. Happy New Year!

We also continue to explore other dimensions of women’s health and livelihood. We remain resolute in leading gender-transformative initiatives and providing a solid evidence base for interventions that improve the lives of self-employed young women in Nigeria."

Reflecting on an Uncharted Journey of Discovery, Innovation, Uncertainty and Learning the Art of Co-Producing Solutions for Self-Employed Young Women in Nigeria Our final newsletter for the year 2025 is now available! @aphrc @WomenRISE6