How Funmike Empowerment Foundation raised scholar to Poland

A non-governmental group, the Funmike Empowerment Foundation is pleased with the progress recorded with the transformation of Shittu-Are Atinuke, who grew up beneath the load of monetary limitations however discovered solace within the programme of the inspiration.

Narrating the story, Founder and Govt Director of Funmike Empowerment Foundation, Oluwafunmike Esther Salami, stated it was an excellent flip round that mirrored the exhausting work of the inspiration.

Salami stated: “Shittu Are Atinuke, often called Tinuke, grew up in a household that valued schooling however struggled beneath the load of monetary limitations. The youngest of her mom’s youngsters and the fourth of her late father’s eight, she possessed a rare mind, a curiosity that appeared boundless, and a dedication that belied her age. By the point she accomplished secondary college in 2018, she had the whole lot a brilliant younger Nigerian scholar wanted to succeed grades, self-discipline, and desires however she lacked one essential aspect: the monetary sources to proceed her schooling. Whereas her classmates utilized for universities, purchased books, and ready for the life they imagined, Tinuke remained at residence, ready, her ambitions quietly bottled up by circumstance.

“To outlive and contribute to her family, she took a low-paying job, incomes between ten and twenty thousand naira a month, barely sufficient to cowl transport, meals, and fundamental residing prices. Her earnings was adequate to outlive however by no means sufficient to avoid wasting for varsity charges.

“The whole lot modified in 2022, the yr the Funmike Empowerment Foundation found her story. The Foundation didn’t see a lady trapped by circumstance; it noticed a scholar ready to be woke up. In the course of the first conversations, Tinuke shared the frustration and ache of years spent ready whereas others superior. The Foundation acknowledged her brilliance and, extra importantly, her potential. What many might need seen as despair, the Foundation noticed as a chance to intervene, empower, and rework a life.

“The Funmike Empowerment Foundation took full possession of her journey. Moderately than merely giving monetary help or short-term aid, the Foundation created a complete plan to equip her with the instruments, abilities, and steerage essential to reclaim her desires. Step one was to enroll her within the UI/UX Design program at Be taught to Earn Institute. On the time, Tinuke had nearly no publicity to digital design. She knew the best way to function a telephone and a fundamental laptop, however the world of consumer interfaces, wireframes, coloration idea, prototypes, and human-centered design was completely new. Beneath the Foundation’s mentorship, she approached this system with dedication and braveness.

“Over seven months, the Foundation guided her via each module, checked her progress, ensured she had the sources to follow, and inspired her via moments of doubt. She went from a newbie who barely understood digital instruments to a assured designer.

“Along with her abilities and confidence restored, the Funmike Empowerment Foundation helped Tinuke navigate the subsequent step: gaining admission to Lagos State University (LASU) to review Industrial Relations and Human Useful resource Administration. It was not merely about submitting varieties; the Foundation offered steerage on functions, mentorship on educational preparation, and emotional help all through the method.

Her worldwide journey started at LASU throughout the second semester of her 200-level yr, when the college sought a departmental consultant for a scholar trade programme. Tinuke was nominated, and with the Foundation’s steerage, she ready for each requirement—educational, administrative, and monetary.

The Foundation stood beside her as she gathered documentation, navigated embassy necessities, and ready mentally and emotionally for her first journey overseas. When she certified and was chosen to signify her division, it was a triumph not just for her however for the Foundation that had nurtured her potential.

“At present, Tinuke research at WSB College in Dąbrowa Górnicza, Poland, representing LASU , the Funmike Empowerment Foundation and Nigeria with pleasure. Her course, Industrial Relations and Human Useful resource Administration, locations her ready to realize a world perspective and develop skilled abilities that may serve her for all times. But the glory of this achievement rests largely with the Funmike Empowerment Foundation,“ Funmike founder, Salami, added.