Moniepoint marks International Day of the Girl by donating books to empower girls in Lagos. Through the story of The Girl with the Louding Voice, they inspire over 100 girls to envision a future where their voices are heard. The initiative focuses on literacy, self-confidence, and girls’ empowerment, echoing Moniepoint’s commitment to social responsibility.
In celebration of the 2024 International Day of the Girl, Moniepoint Inc, a leading digital financial provider, took significant steps towards empowering girls through education. The initiative aligns with this year’s theme, “Girls’ vision for the future,” and aims to foster financial literacy, inclusion, and self-development among young girls in Lagos, Nigeria.
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Moniepoint visited two educational institutions—the Ovie Brume Youth Foundation in Surulere and the Hope Floating School in Makoko—where they donated over 100 copies of The Girl with the Louding Voice by Nigerian author Abi Daré. The novel’s story of a young girl striving for education mirrors the challenges faced by many girls in Nigeria, particularly those affected by economic hardship and cultural barriers. Through this initiative, Moniepoint hopes to inspire girls to envision a brighter future where their voices can be heard.
This book donation is part of Moniepoint’s broader corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts. “By providing access to this impactful story, we encourage literacy and empower young girls to dream beyond their current circumstances,” said Didi Uwemakpan, VP of Corporate Affairs at Moniepoint. The organisation also partnered with Roving Heights to bring this initiative to life, reinforcing their commitment to uplifting underserved communities through education.
Beyond the book donation, Moniepoint’s female engineers interacted with the girls, offering mentorship and reinforcing the message that girls’ education is crucial for personal and societal progress. Studies show that empowering girls in underserved areas accelerates national socio-economic development, a goal that aligns with Moniepoint’s mission to foster sustainable, long-term change.
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