MAIDUGURI, BORNO STATE – JULY 2026
Sound Abilities For Vulnerable Women Initiative Nigeria, SAVWIN, has successfully trained 50 women with disabilities in practical, climate-smart livelihood skills aimed at advancing gender and disability justice.
The 2-day hands-on vocational training was held at Mashidi Mami Community Centre in MMC, Borno State, under the project “Advancing Gender and Disability Justice in Climate Action Governance and Economic Resilience for Women with Disabilities.”
WHAT HAPPENED
Participants were trained in 3 key areas:
1. Eco-Agriculture – including kitchen gardening and sustainable farming practices
2. Renewable Energy– with focus on low-cost charcoal briquette production
3. Green Manufacturing– using locally available, affordable materials
The training used a participatory, hands-on approach with demonstrations, group practice, and peer learning to ensure participants can replicate the skills independently.
WHY IT MATTERS
With the rising cost of cooking fuel and household expenses, the intervention was designed to provide sustainable, income-generating alternatives that reduce financial burden and increase self-reliance for women with disabilities.
SUCCESS STORY
One participant said:
“I wish I had known how to do this earlier. I have been suffering buying charcoal because it is too expensive now. If my husband gives me money to buy charcoal, I will use it to make charcoal briquettes instead. It is cheaper and lasts longer.”
KEY OUTCOMES
- 50 women with disabilities trained – 50 Females, 0 Males
- Hands-on skills gained in briquette production and kitchen gardening
- Increased awareness of cost-saving, eco-friendly energy alternatives
- Strong enthusiasm and confidence to start small-scale livelihood activities
CHALLENGES & NEXT STEPS
Challenges included limited time for extended practicals and need for extra guidance. SAVWIN addressed this with focused techniques and close facilitator support.
Next:SAVWIN will conduct follow-up visits, identify peer trainers, organize refresher sessions, and link participants to local markets to sustain impcts.
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