6
classes
Baking & Confectionery
- Cake Making
- Fondant Icing
- Butter Cream Icing
- Bread, Burger & Shawarma
- Doughnut & Egg Roll
- Meat Pie & Sausage Roll
420+Participants trained
12Skill classes
Bake Skills.
Build Futures.
We empower women and young people through training, mentorship and empowerment in baking and cooking.
Every skill learned is a step towards independence.
Creating change through skills, mentorship and community
We are a non-governmental organisation formed by a team of professionals, dedicated to helping women and young people progress through practical training in baking and cooking.
About us
“To train, develop and mentor women and youths to become entrepreneurs that are financially independent and ready to give back to the society and to be better home makers.”
Our mission
Practical skills you can turn into an income
Hands-on classes led by experienced bakers, caterers and confectioners.
4
classes
Snacks & Small Chops
- Peanut & Chin Chin
- Small Chops (Spring Roll, Samosa & Puff Puff)
- Kokoro & Fish Roll
- Akara & Moi Moi
Hands-on classes with
experienced trainers
Skills you can use at home
or sell for income
0+
Participants attended our first training
30 November – 2 December 2022, Abuja
Our vision
Empowering women and youth globally.
To train, develop and mentor women and youths to become entrepreneurs that are financially independent and ready to give back to the society and to be better home makers.
Credibility
Reliability
Transparency
Mentorship
Partners & supporters
Stronger together with our partners
Organisations who have trained alongside us and helped grow our impact.
Training partnerPIF
Peter Irabor Foundation
August 2023
Together we held a hands-on training in Abuja, with live demonstrations and products made by participants on the day.
Capacity partnerB&B
Boost and Blossoms
2023
Delivered media team training to our devoted team, strengthening how we plan, teach and share our work.
Become a partner
Support a training, sponsor participants or share your expertise with women and young people.
Partner with usMilestones we're proud of
Our history and development since our first training.
Completed
Our first MCBGEI training
Our first training as a certified organisation. Five committees planned the programme on a budget, 12 skill classes ran side by side, and transport was provided for participants coming from far parts of Abuja. Over 420 participants attended.
Date30 Nov – 2 Dec 2022
Completed
Investing in our devoted team
Team members took part in self-development trainings, including media team training by Boost and Blossoms, to strengthen how we plan, teach and share our work.
Date2023
Completed
Training with the Peter Irabor Foundation
In collaboration with the Peter Irabor Foundation, we held a hands-on training in Abuja, with live demonstrations and products made by participants on the day.
DateAugust 2023
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Moments from our trainings
Questions, answered
Everything you need to know about our programmes and how to get involved.
Our trainings, mentorship and empowerment programmes are for women and young people who want to build practical skills in baking and cooking, whether for a business, a job or their own home.
Our first training covered 12 skill classes: cake making, fondant icing, butter cream icing, mocktails, peanut and chin chin, small chops, doughnut and egg roll, meat pie and sausage roll, grilled foods, akara and moi moi, kokoro and fish roll, and bread, burger and shawarma.
Dates for our next programme are announced on our Instagram, Facebook and X pages (@mcbgei). You can also call or WhatsApp us to be notified.
Yes. Manna Cook and Bake Global Empowerment Initiative is a registered non-governmental organisation, RC 180502.
No 8, Road A, Royal Homes Estate, Galadimawa, near Sunnyvale Estate New Gate, Abuja.
We welcome partnerships, like our 2023 training with the Peter Irabor Foundation. Send us a message on the contact page, email mcbgei16thmay@gmail.com or call +234 810 245 2842.
Learn with us, partner with us
Whether you want to join a training, support our work or partner with us, we'd love to hear from you.