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About MUBIL

The Story Behind MUBIL

One Experience. A Lasting Commitment.

The story behind MUBIL Education and Empowerment Foundation began while its Founder, Kafayat Animashaun, was studying at university in Maiduguri.

During that period, she lived near a family whose eldest daughter, Hauwa, was ten years old and not attending school. Concerned about the child’s circumstances, Kafayat offered to support her education. The family explained that Hauwa was expected to be married within a month.

Hearing this was devastating. At an age when a child should have the opportunity to learn, grow and discover her potential, Hauwa was facing a future that had been decided for her.

The experience stayed with Kafayat and strengthened her determination to support girls whose opportunities are limited by circumstances beyond their control. She resolved to work towards a future in which girls would have greater access to education, guidance and the chance to make informed choices about their lives.

That commitment led to the establishment of MUBIL Education and Empowerment Foundation.

Through school outreaches, speaking engagements, mentorship and educational financial support, MUBIL Education and Empowerment Foundation works to encourage girls and support their development.

It represents a lasting commitment to helping girls navigate education, personal development and the transition to adulthood.

The name MUBIL combines the names of Kafayat’s late parents, Muyideen and Bilkis. It honours their memory and gives the Foundation a deeply personal meaning.

For MUBIL Education and Empowerment Foundation, the commitment remains clear: to help create opportunities for girls to learn, grow, make informed decisions and build independent futures.

Our Vision and Mission

Reach for Greatness

Our Vision

A society where every girl has the knowledge, confidence, support and opportunity to reach her full potential and become an independent, capable and well-rounded woman.

Our Mission

To educate and empower girls and young women through mentorship, life skills, career guidance, educational support and meaningful opportunities that enable them to make informed decisions, navigate important transitions and build independent futures.

Kafayat Animashaun

Our Founder

Kafayat Animashaun

Founder

Kafayat Animashaun is the Founder of MUBIL Education and Empowerment Foundation. Her commitment to girls’ education and empowerment grew from an experience during her university years in Maiduguri, which showed her how easily a girl’s educational opportunities and future choices can be taken away.

That experience inspired her to establish MUBIL Education and Empowerment Foundation, through which she pursues school outreach, mentorship and educational support for girls.

Through MUBIL Education and Empowerment Foundation, Kafayat continues this commitment, with the intention of building a sustainable organisation that helps girls and young women access education, develop life skills, explore career pathways and prepare for independent futures.

Her role is to provide strategic direction, champion the Foundation’s mission and build relationships that support its work, while developing the organisational systems and partnerships needed for long-term impact.

Our ValuesThe values that guide every girl we serve.

Six commitments shape how we work with girls, families, schools and partners.

  • Empowerment

    We encourage girls and young women to recognise their worth, develop their abilities and participate actively in shaping their futures.

  • Opportunity

    We believe girls should have access to the support, guidance and experiences that enable them to explore their potential.

  • Integrity

    We are committed to acting responsibly, communicating honestly and managing resources with care.

  • Inclusion

    We value the dignity, individuality and potential of every girl, regardless of her background or circumstances.

  • Excellence

    We aim to approach our work thoughtfully, learn from experience and continually improve the quality of our programmes.

  • Community

    We believe lasting progress is strengthened by collaboration among families, schools, mentors, organisations and other stakeholders who share our commitment.

What We Do

MUBIL Education and Empowerment Foundation’s work is organised around four programme areas designed to address different aspects of girls’ development and preparation for the future.

Explore Our Programmes

A Connected Approach to Girls’ Development

We intend to adapt activities to participants’ needs and stages of development rather than treating age alone as the measure of what support a girl requires. Specific activities and participation details will be shared as programmes are developed and confirmed.

  • Discover
  • Develop
  • Prepare
  • Transition
  • Thrive

Where We Work

MUBIL Education and Empowerment Foundation is beginning in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria.

Starting in Abuja. Building Towards a Wider Reach.

Abuja

Our initial focus is to build a responsible foundation for our work, engage with relevant schools and communities, develop programme partnerships and establish practical systems for delivering and learning from our activities.

Nigeria

Over time, we aspire to extend our reach to more communities across Nigeria. Our growth will be guided by our mission, available resources and the needs of the girls and young women we seek to serve.

Our Approach to Impact

Meaningful Support. Responsible Learning.

We believe that good intentions must be supported by thoughtful planning, responsible delivery and a willingness to learn.

  • 01 Listen and Plan

    Listen to girls and understand their needs. Design activities around clear objectives.

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  • 02 Learn and Improve

    Seek feedback from participants and relevant stakeholders. Review what is working and identify areas for improvement.

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  • 03 Honest and Safe

    Communicate our progress honestly and responsibly. Protect participants’ dignity, privacy and safety.

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We will share programme activities, achievements and outcomes as our work progresses, using verified information rather than unconfirmed figures or claims.

Our Commitment to Girls

Purpose With Responsibility

Dignity

Every girl treated with dignity, respect and care

Every girl deserves to be treated with dignity, listened to and supported in ways that respect her wellbeing and potential.

Safeguarding

Integrity, inclusion and safeguarding at our core

We are committed to accountability and appropriate safeguarding practices, with suitable policies and protections in place as our activities develop.

Her own aspirations

A future shaped by her own informed choices

Our goal is not to decide her future. It is to help her gain the knowledge, confidence and opportunities to pursue her own aspirations.

Be Part of the Journey

Help Us Make More Possible.

Every girl deserves the support and opportunity to shape her future. Join us in building a pathway that helps her get there.

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