AKISAN USA is currently implementing various causes that we are passionate about, both in the United States (via our various chapters) and Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Find below, a listing, and please consider making a donation by clicking the “Make a Donation” link under “How to Help”:
Visit our Skills Acquisition Projects page for more details about those projects.
| Program | Fiscal Year | Number of Beneficiaries | Brief Summary | How to Help |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agrobusiness (Skills Acquisition Project) | 2021/22 | TBD | 3.5-month training in farming and agricultural economics in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Currently enrolling students. Graduation is in May, 2022 | Make a Donation |
| ICT Training 2 (Skills Acquisition Project) | 2021/22 | 21 | 6-month training in Software Development, Web Development and Digital Marketing. 15 students currently enrolled in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Graduation is in February, 2022 | Make a Donation |
| Medical Mission | 2021/22 | TBD | October, 2022 in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Venues and Dates TBD | Make a Donation |
| Scholarship (Nigeria) | 2021/22 | 9 | Shortlisted university students will be announced no later than February, 2022. 31 students in all, 1 per Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Scholarship limited to institutions of higher learning in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. | Make a Donation |
| Scholarship (United States) | 2021/22 | 3 | Shortlisted university students will be announced no later than February, 2022. 10 students in all will be awarded scholarships. Scholarship limited to institutions of higher learning in the United States. | Make a Donation |
| Manufacture of Household and Beauty Products 2 (Skills Acquisition Project) | 2021/22 | 2 | 3-month training in the manufacture of natural soap, cleaning products, etc. 3 students currently enrolled in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Graduation is in February, 2022 | Make a Donation |
| ICT Training 1 (Skills Acquisition Project) | 2020/21 | 16 | 6-month training in Software Development, Web Development and Digital Marketing. 23 students were enrolled in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. All graduated. Graduation was in June, 2022 | Make a Donation |
| Manufacture of Household and Beauty Products 1 (Skills Acquisition Project) | 2020/21 | 3 | 3-month training in the manufacture of natural soap, cleaning products, etc. 3 students were enrolled in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. 3 students graduated. Graduation is in February, 2022 | Make a Donation |
| Culinary Arts (Skills Acquisition Project) | 2020/21 | 1 | 8-month training in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria and Lagos, Nigeria. Student has option for 3-month internship in Lagos. Currently on hold as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 1 student enrolled. | Make a Donation |