About us

Helping women rise with learning, dignity, and opportunity.

Aminatu Shaibu Foundation exists to stand beside women and single mothers facing barriers to learning, confidence, wellbeing, and economic opportunity. We believe compassionate action should be both immediate and sustainable.

Our Story

The Aminatu Shaibu Foundation was born from the life and legacy of Aminatu Shaibu, a woman who refused to give up.

Aminatu Shaibu was a single mother of six children. Without formal education, financial privilege, or family support, she carried the full responsibility of raising her children alone. Every school fee, hospital bill, rent payment, and meal came from the small businesses she ran daily with determination and sacrifice.

She represents millions of women across Nigeria and Africa whose strength often goes unseen.

The foundation was established in her memory to honor women like her; widows, single mothers and struggling femal breadwinners who are already working hard through petty trading and small businesses but lack the tranining, support and capital needed to truly grow and thrive.

Rather than creating dependency, we believe in empowering women who are already trying. We provide practical business training in areas such as bookkeeping, customer service, marketing, financial management, and business growth strategies. After training, selected participants receive financial support to help strengthen and expand their existing businesses.

At Aminatu Shaibu Foundation, we believe that empowering one woman can transform an entire household, community, and future generation

Our mission

To empower widows and single mothers.

We are committed to helping women build sustainable sources of income with dignity, confidence, and long-term impact through practical business education, mentorship, and financial support that strengthens the small businesses they depend on for survival and family stability.

Our vision

Communities where every woman is equipped to learn, contribute, and give forward.

We envision a world where widows and single mothers are not trapped by poverty, lack of education or limited opportunities, but are empowered to build thriving businesses, raise confident families, and contribute meaningfully to their communities and economies.

Our values

The Aminatu Shaibu Foundation is a women-focused nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering widows and single mothers through practical business education, and financial support. Founded in memory of Aminatu Shaibu, a resilient single mother who raised six children through petty trading, the foundation exists to support women facing similar struggles today. Our work is shaped by the following core values:

Compassion

We lead with empathy and understanding, recognizing the daily struggles faced by widows and single mothers. We believe every woman deserves dignity, support, and the opportunity to build a better future.

Empowerment

We lead with empathy and understanding, recognizing the daily struggles faced by widows and single mothers. We believe every woman deserves dignity, support, and the opportunity to build a better future.

Integrity

We are committed to honesty, transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship in all our programs, partnerships, and financial activities

Resilience

Inspired by the life of Aminatu Shaibu, we celebrate strength, perseverance, and the courage of women who continue to fight for their families despite difficult circumstances

Community

We believe supported women create stronger families and communities. We are committed to building networks of support, collaboration, and shared growth.

Sustainability

We believe supported women create stronger families and communities. We are committed to building networks of support, collaboration, and shared growth..

Excellence

We are committed to delivering high-quality training, mentorship, and support programs that genuinely improve lives and create measurable impact.

Hope

We believe that every woman, regardless of her background or current struggles, deserves the chance to dream again, grow again, and succeed again..

Leadership and staff

Meet the team

Our team brings together program leadership, mentorship, community engagement, and impact management so support stays compassionate, practical, and accountable.

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Aminatu Shaibu

Founder and Executive Director

Leads the foundation's vision, strategic partnerships, and long-term impact planning.

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Samuel Danjuma

Programs Director

Oversees learning, mentorship, and giving programs from planning through delivery.

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Zainab Ibrahim

Safeguarding and Community Engagement Lead

Strengthens women's support pathways, family outreach, and trusted community relationships.

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Lydia Mensah

Partnerships and Impact Manager

Coordinates donor care, volunteer engagement, and transparent impact reporting.

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Mariam Bello

Finance and Operations Lead

Keeps budgets, logistics, and day-to-day operations accountable and mission-ready.

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Founder message

"When a woman gains access to learning and a community willing to give, she gains room to imagine more for herself and others. That is the future we are working toward every day."

Aminatu Shaibu, Founder and Executive Director

Our leadership team brings together experience in community development, women's empowerment, education support, and nonprofit stewardship.

Impact at a glance

A snapshot of the work already underway.

3,200+ women and girls reached through direct support programs
14,200 learning and care items shared through giving initiatives
27 community groups, educators, and partners engaged
91% of participants report increased confidence or continuity in learning

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