Restoring Hope, Building Futures.
Since 2013, Ashake Foundation has been standing by underserved women and girls, empowering women with skills, supporting children with education, and creating brighter tomorrows for families in need.
About Us
At Ashake Foundation, we believe that when women rise, communities rise with them. We are a women-led nonprofit dedicated to giving underserved women, widows, and girls across Nigeria the chance to dream bigger, live with dignity, and create brighter futures for themselves and their families.
Founded on the simple but powerful belief that every woman deserves the opportunity to thrive, we provide skills, support, and safe spaces that help women and girls break free from cycles of poverty. Through our programs, they gain confidence, learn practical skills, access micro-support to grow businesses, and find the strength to lead change within their communities.
Our Programs
Back to School Project
Education is one of the strongest tools to break the cycle of poverty. Yet, too many children of widows are forced to drop out of school due to financial hardship.
Adopt a Widow Initiative
Widows are often left vulnerable—facing financial struggles, social stigma, and the heavy burden of caring for their families alone. Our Adopt a Widow Initiative restores dignity and independence by providin
Ashake Skill & Knowledge Acquisition Program (ASKAP)
True empowerment comes from equipping women with the skills to earn and sustain an income. ASKAP is our hands-on training initiative where women and girls learn practical skills such as
Our Core Values
Empowerment
We believe true change begins when people are given the tools and confidence to take charge of their own lives. By empowering women and children, we help them discover solutions, unlock opportunities, and shape brighter futures—where no child is forced to drop out of school.
Accountability
Trust is the heart of our work. We are open and transparent with our finances, programs, and actions—always ensuring that every resource is used wisely and for the good of those we serve. Excellence guides us, and we hold ourselves responsible to our communities, partners, and supporters.
Inclusiveness
Everyone deserves a seat at the table. We celebrate diversity and create spaces where every voice is heard, every talent is valued, and no one feels the need to hide who they are. Together, we thrive as a stronger, united family.
Integrity & Ethics
We are committed to always doing what is right—fairly, honestly, and responsibly. Our actions are guided by strong principles and a deep respect for the people and communities we serve. For us, integrity isn’t just a word; it’s how we live and lead every day.
Be a part of the change
Your support can empower women and girls in our community. By volunteering, donating, or attending our events, you can help us create a brighter future together.
Covid 19 Intervention
When the world slowed down during the COVID-19 pandemic, widows and their children were among the hardest hit, many lost their small businesses, daily income, and access to basic needs. At Ashake Foundation, we could not stand aside.
Through emergency food supplies, medical support, and small grants, we stood by families in their most vulnerable moments. We also introduced skills training that helped widows rebuild and adapt to a changing world.
Covid 19 intervention
Who We Are
Ashake Foundation was founded in 2013 to cater for widows and children,
It was founded at millennium park in Abuja with 22 widows and 36 children after raising 150,000 Naira from friends and families.
Our Goal at Ashake foundation is to cater for widows by empowering them with skills and also improving their children with Educational Scholarships and mentorship opportunities.
Our Audited Financial Statement
At Ashake Foundation, one of our culture is Accountability and Transparency. We are accountable to all stakeholders and partners in the areas of open and accessible financial and project reports and other actions as a team and an organization. This is why we are openly putting our audited financial statement for 2019 and 2020 to be viewed and downloaded by our partners and stakeholders.
View and download our 2019 financial statement , 2020 financial statement, and Ashake Foundation 2021 Annual Report
Celebrating Women
Our Moments
OUR VALUES
01.
— Empowerment
When people are empowered, they find creative ways to resolve their own problems and better contribute effectively to their society and ensure that no child is made to drop out of school.their children are also provided with ICT trainings.
02.
— Inclusiveness
We consistently encourage that the potential of every individual is utilized at peak performance. Every member of the team is made to feel comfortable and no one feels the need to suppress who they are.
Impact Stories
My husband's family collected all of our properties.
My husband was a kind and honest man, but unfortunately death took him away.
Catering for my children after my husband death, was very difficult.
Ashake foundation has been my savior and only God can reward them for me.
They taught me how to make soaps and funded my children’s education.
I thought my world has ended after I lost my husband
My husband died unexpectedly of heart attack in 2016 we have been married for over 7 years with 3 children,
His death came as a shock because I never thought something like that would happen to me.
Then a friend introduced me to Ashake Foundation.,since then my live has had a turn around,
I was able to cope with lose my husband and they also funded my business.
Our Partners
