Transforming Tomorrow
Creating pathways for SUSTAINABLE CHANGE AND COMMUNITY REVIVAL
It's a fact: "When we empower one individual with skills and opportunity, we strengthen entire communities against the cycle of poverty and hopelessness."
The Oaktree Empowerment Initiative creates sustainable change through skills development, rehabilitation support, and community infrastructure projects. Our work bridges gaps and transforms lives across Nigeria.
Breaking barriers to progress and prosperity
Individuals facing challenges typically lack proper skills, healthcare, and support systems. They're also more likely to be exposed to economic instability and limited opportunities. All of this can impair personal development, negatively impacting long-term physical and mental well-being.
TOEI contributors invest in the lives of individuals, helping them acquire the education, skills and confidence they need to build self-sustaining futures. The force of our combined efforts starts a powerful multiplier effect that empowers people to change their own lives and futures, transforming their families and communities too.
The right solutions at the right place.
We don't believe in taking a one-size-fits-all approach to rebuilding lives. What works for a former inmate in Lagos is far different than what a rural community in Kaduna needs. It's an approach we call contextual empowerment, which means our programs adapt and change with individuals' circumstances and community needs, matched with the most urgent challenges and available resources in their regions.
Our programs focus on four key outcomes
SKILLS TRAINING
EMPOWERMENT
HEALTHCARE
INFRASTRUCTURE
Skills Training
THE PROBLEM WE ARE SOLVING
In many communities, adults and youth lack the practical skills needed to secure stable employment or start businesses. Without marketable skills, people struggle to earn reliable income, leading to long-term poverty cycles. Traditional education often fails to provide hands-on vocational training that connects to real market opportunities.
OUR SOLUTION
Through your sponsorship, you help provide practical skills training that leads directly to employment or entrepreneurship. Our programs include vocational training, business development workshops, mentorship, and market-driven certification programs that match local economic needs.
84%:
Of graduates from our skills training programs find employment or start businesses within 6 months, increasing household income by an average of 47%
Empowerment
THE PROBLEM WE ARE SOLVING
Many individuals in underserved communities lack the confidence, resources, and support networks needed to overcome systemic barriers. Without personal agency and community backing, people struggle to advocate for themselves, make informed decisions, and create sustainable change in their lives. Traditional assistance programs often fail to address the psychological and social aspects of empowerment.
OUR SOLUTION
Through your sponsorship, you help provide comprehensive empowerment programs that build confidence, leadership skills, and community connections. Our approach includes leadership development, peer support groups, advocacy training, and mentorship opportunities that help individuals recognize their potential and take control of their futures.
92%:
Of participants report increased confidence and ability to create positive change, with 76% taking on leadership roles within their communities within one year
Healthcare
THE PROBLEM WE ARE SOLVING
In many underserved communities, access to quality healthcare remains a significant challenge. Limited medical facilities, shortage of trained professionals, and prohibitive costs create barriers to essential services. Without proper healthcare, preventable illnesses become life-threatening, chronic conditions go untreated, and communities face persistent health crises that impact education, work productivity, and overall quality of life.
OUR SOLUTION
Through your sponsorship, you help provide accessible healthcare solutions that meet community needs. Our programs include mobile health clinics, preventive care education, training for community health workers, maternal health initiatives, and partnerships with local healthcare providers to create sustainable healthcare systems in underserved areas.
78%:
Reduction in preventable disease incidents within served communities, with 89% of families reporting improved access to essential healthcare services
Infrastructure
THE PROBLEM WE ARE SOLVING
Many communities lack the basic infrastructure needed for health, safety, and economic growth. Inadequate roads, water systems, sanitation facilities, and public spaces limit access to essential services and economic opportunities. Without proper infrastructure, communities struggle with increased health risks, reduced mobility, and barriers to education and commerce, perpetuating cycles of poverty and isolation.
OUR SOLUTION
Through your sponsorship, you help develop sustainable infrastructure projects that improve daily life and create opportunities. Our approach includes clean water systems, road improvements, community centers, sanitation facilities, and renewable energy solutions that are locally managed and maintained for long-term impact.
87%:
Of communities report improved quality of life after infrastructure projects, with 65% reduction in waterborne illness and 40% increase in local economic activity
The skills training program completely transformed my life. Learning practical vocational skills gave me the confidence and ability to start my own business. Now I can provide for my family and even employ others from my community.