Dorcas Apoore

by | Mar 22, 2021 | Grant Advisors

Dorcas Apoore dream to contribute towards the agenda for youth and women empowerment pushed her to form a Non-Governmental Organization known as Advocacy for Social Inclusion and Girls Education (ASIGE) with a vision to break the cycle of poverty through sustainable livelihood empowerment initiatives for women and young people in Ghana. ASIGE has trained women to acquire skills in turning waste materials into bags and baskets as well as using straw and raffia in weaving baskets.

Women’s Basket Weaving is a strategic long-term project to eliminate poverty among women and youth. ASIGE’s Basket Weaving creates wealth by allowing women to work in a group to harness the power of synergy. This dream came through with the support of a grant from The Pollination Project in 2017/2018. ASIGE has completed the construction of a multipurpose women empowerment center to train more women with the vision of eliminating extreme poverty.

ASIGE also work with persons with disabilities. Through this initiative, we touched the lives of over 2000 adolescent girls and boys on issues related to menstrual hygiene, menstruation and sexuality after we realized they are contributory factors to drop out among girls. Dorcas is a MasterCard Foundation at Camfed Ghana Scholar.

Due to the immense contribution of ASIGE to the SDGs, Dorcas was selected as one of the 16 young leaders around the world by the European Commission in 2018, where she made a presentation to a high level panel on women in Business, The use of Technology and Women in Agriculture in Belgium.

Again Dorcas was sent to Italy at the Friendship amongst people Rimini to make a presentation on women and Development. Also Dorcas was again selected by the Ministry of economic corporation of the German Government to exhibit the baskets made by the women she is empowering and also visited and gave motivational speeches to students at Technical and high schools in Berlin and Neuruppin. ASIGE is becoming a global organization through the effort of Dorcas and the products are sold worldwide.

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🌟 Empowering Through Play! 🌟 Nature Trust (Tamilnadu, India) launched the project, "Enhance the Skills of Children with Disabilities through Play," supported by one of our seed grants 🎉✨ Timed with World Autism Awareness Day 2024, this initiative resonates with the theme of "Empowering the Autistic Voices." In particular, the grant allowed Nature Trust to provide specially curated play materials to 20 remarkable children with diverse disabilities. These tools were thoughtfully selected to ignite their development and unlock their potential. 🧩🎨 At the distribution event held on March 31st, the atmosphere was filled with joy as children and parents expressed gratitude for the newfound importance of play in their lives. 💖👦👧 The presence of local leaders underscored the significance of inclusive initiatives like this one. Beyond distribution, Nature Trust volunteers engaged with the children, creating lasting connections and memories. 🤝 Through the power of play, Nature Trust is fostering a more inclusive world where every child has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential. 🌈 Let's continue spreading joy and empowerment through play! #EmpowerThroughPlay #InclusiveCommunities 🌟 #childrenwithdisabilities #autism #supportchildren #kindness #heartivism #India

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It's Volunteer Month! 🌟 🌟 🌟 Today we celebrate our grant advisors working on Economic Development focus area. By meticulously selecting projects for our seed grants, they're not just funding ideas—they're empowering communities and sparking transformative change. Join us in celebrating their invaluable efforts and the positive impact they're creating together! 🔸 Eric Anorrey (Ghana) 🔸 Mariam Nakiryowa (Uganda) 🔸 Jean-Marie Zihalirwa (DRC) 🔸 Emily Logiron Asekon (Kenya) 🔸 Georgia Bernbaum (USA) 🔸 Herve Tsoala Kuete (Cameroon) 🔸 Jackson Bizimungu (Rwanda) 🔸 Okumu Dickson (Uganda) 🔸 Samuel Litunya (Kenya) @ericanorrey @mayanja_mariam @g.bernbaum #volunteermonth #volunteer #heartivism #economicdevelopment #change #empoweringcommunities

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Since receiving the grant from TPP, the Green Earth Initiative has expanded its reach, now encompassing 9 additional schools across two regions/cities, surpassing its initial goal of 5.
This expansion was made possible by the overwhelming interest from school authorities and the growing number of volunteers and team members.

Through the support of TPP and other partners, the project`s environmental education programs, awareness campaigns, and initiatives have impacted over 8000 students in two cities of Cameroon. Additionally, the initiative has planted over 600 trees, launched 5 Environment/Eco Clubs, and distributed over 150 adapted waste bins produced from recycled plastics, contributing to proper waste management practices.

The seed grant from The Pollination Project has been instrumental in catalyzing the growth and success of the Green Earth Initiative, enabling it to make a tangible difference in the lives of students and communities, while fostering a culture of environmental stewardship and sustainability.

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The Green Earth Initiative (#Cameroon) is a project dedicated to educating and empowering students about climate change, sustainable development, and environmental challenges, that has received a seed grant from The Pollination Project in 2023. With a focus on fostering environmental protection and conservation, the initiative establishes Eco-clubs and Environment Clubs in schools, providing students with the tools to learn, engage, and take action in their communities. Since receiving the grant from TPP, the Green Earth Initiative has expanded its reach, now encompassing 9 additional schools across two regions/cities, surpassing its initial goal of 5. This expansion was made possible by the overwhelming interest from school authorities and the growing number of volunteers and team members. Through the support of TPP and other partners, the project's environmental education programs, awareness campaigns, and initiatives have impacted over 8000 students in two cities of Cameroon. Additionally, the initiative has planted over 600 trees, launched 5 Environment/Eco Clubs, and distributed over 150 adapted waste bins produced from recycled plastics, contributing to proper waste management practices. The seed grant from The Pollination Project has been instrumental in catalyzing the growth and success of the Green Earth Initiative, enabling it to make a tangible difference in the lives of students and communities, while fostering a culture of environmental stewardship and sustainability. @isec_cameroon #environmentprotection #seedgrant #heartivism #environmentaleducation