EmpowerHer is now complete.
The EmpowerHer Project Is Complete — And It’s Changing Lives
For too long, the women of Tsabiro (sah-BEE-roh), a village in Maradi, Niger, faced the impossible:
No income. No support. No way to provide for themselves or their families.
EmpowerHer set out to change that. And thanks to an extraordinary group of supporters, we did.
With modern agricultural processing equipment and hands-on training now in place, 75 women have launched small businesses — turning local crops into cooking oils, protein-rich pastes, and natural livestock feed. These businesses are already generating income, feeding families, and helping build a more stable, self-sustaining local economy.
This is a practical, women-led solution rooted in local leadership — designed to create long-term stability, strengthen food security, and foster a sustainable, community-driven system of growth.
This impact was made possible by:
The Ridge Group, who funded a powerful Elysian mural by Jonatan Espinoza — a public work of art that helped raise the funds that brought this project to life.
The Vibe Yoga community, who came together in purpose-driven movement to fundraise and show up for this mission.
Kenny Blackwell and family, along with every donor who believed in the power of art and purpose to create real change.
Your support turned vision into reality. This is your impact. This is your legacy.
What’s Next?
Though EmpowerHer is now complete, our mission is far from over.
Any additional funds raised will go directly to the International Art Project Foundation’s general fund — helping power future humanitarian projects around the world through the transformative connection between art and impact.
Real change doesn’t happen alone. Thank you for building it with us.
