Official Launching of MKO Foundation

 Encourage Student-Led Initiatives and Micro-Businesses

• Startup Incubation: Support students in developing their own data-driven startup ideas. Provide mentorship and micro-funding, taking a small equity stake in successful ventures.
• Micro-Businesses: Allow students to start micro-businesses, such as tutoring, developing small data tools or apps, or selling data-related merchandise, with a portion of the revenue going to the NGO.

Funding and Sustainability Plan

1. Diversify Funding Sources: Utilise a mix of grants, donations, sponsorships, crowdfunding, and revenue from services and products to ensure financial sustainability.
2. Create Revenue Streams: Generate income from consulting services, paid workshops, bootcamps, product subscriptions, and educational content.
3. Build Partnerships: Collaborate with businesses, NGOs, government agencies, and educational institutions to secure funding, apprenticeship opportunities, and market access.

Impact Measurement and Evaluation

• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Track metrics like the number of students trained, employment rates of graduates, revenue generated from products and services, and community engagement levels.
• Feedback and Continuous Improvement: Collect feedback from students, partners, and stakeholders to continually refine and improve programmes.

Conclusion

Our NGO is poised to make a significant impact by equipping young Nigerians with critical data science skills, providing them with practical experience, and creating opportunities for real-world applications. Through innovative programmes, sustainable revenue generation, and community engagement, we aim to bridge the gap between education and employment, contributing to reducing unemployment and fostering a culture of innovation and growth.

We seek the support of our team, partners, and community to achieve this mission and create lasting change in the lives of young Nigerians and the country's socio-economic landscape.