Beauty in Education
SwanPro Inc
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Private sector
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#SDGAction57281
Description
At SwanPro Cosmetics, we believe that beauty is more than skin deep—it is about empowerment, confidence, and creating opportunities for a better future. As a socially responsible beauty brand, we are committed to making a lasting impact beyond skincare. Our initiative, "Beauty in Education," aligns with SDG 4: Quality Education, ensuring that children and women in rural Nigeria have access to the education they need to break the cycle of poverty and unlock their full potential.
Our Commitment
Under the Beauty in Education project, 5% of every sale made via our website is directly allocated to funding education for underprivileged boys, girls, and women in rural parts of Nigeria. This contribution goes toward:
- Providing scholarships for children who lack the financial means to attend school.
- Building and equipping schools with books, supplies, and digital learning tools.
- Supporting women’s literacy programs to empower them with skills for financial independence.
- Funding teacher training programs to improve the quality of education in rural communities.
Through this initiative, we are not just selling beauty products—we are investing in brighter futures.
Strategic Partnership
To ensure the seamless execution and sustainability of this project, we have partnered with Deploying Skills for Africa, a well-established non-governmental organization with a proven track record in improving education in underserved communities. Their expertise in local education initiatives ensures that every contribution is utilized effectively, reaching those who need it most.
Our partnership guarantees:
✔ Direct Impact – Funds are used transparently for education-related projects.
✔ Community Involvement – Working closely with local leaders to support the specific needs of rural communities.
✔ Long-Term Sustainability – Ensuring continued access to education through structured programs and follow-ups.
Conclusion
At SwanPro Cosmetics, we believe that education is the foundation of true beauty—the beauty of knowledge, empowerment, and opportunity. Through Beauty in Education, we are committed to using our platform to make a difference, ensuring that every purchase made on our website contributes to shaping a brighter future for children and women in Nigeria.
We appreciate the UN’s consideration of our action plan and look forward to working together toward achieving SDG 4: Quality Education for All.
Our goal for the first two years of Beauty in Education is to:
📌 Sponsor 1,000 children with full scholarships.
📌 Empower 500 women through literacy and vocational training programs.
Through consistent contributions and strategic scaling, we aim to expand our reach and impact more lives annually.
Deploying Skills for Living . Young boys and girls in under-privileged communities in Nigeria
SDGS & Targets
Goal 4
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
4.1
By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes
4.1.1
Proportion of children and young people (a) in grades 2/3; (b) at the end of primary; and (c) at the end of lower secondary achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in (i) reading and (ii) mathematics, by sex
4.1.2
Completion rate (primary education, lower secondary education, upper secondary education)
4.2
By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care and pre-primary education so that they are ready for primary education
4.2.1
Proportion of children aged 24–59 months who are developmentally on track in health, learning and psychosocial well-being, by sex
4.2.2
Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the official primary entry age), by sex
4.3
By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university
4.3.1
Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous 12 months, by sex
4.4
By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship
4.4.1
Proportion of youth and adults with information and communications technology (ICT) skills, by type of skill
4.5
4.5.1
Parity indices (female/male, rural/urban, bottom/top wealth quintile and others such as disability status, indigenous peoples and conflict-affected, as data become available) for all education indicators on this list that can be disaggregated
4.6
By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy
4.6.1
Proportion of population in a given age group achieving at least a fixed level of proficiency in functional (a) literacy and (b) numeracy skills, by sex
4.7
By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development
4.7.1
Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education and (d) student assessment
4.a
Build and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability and gender sensitive and provide safe, non-violent, inclusive and effective learning environments for all
4.a.1
Proportion of schools offering basic services, by type of service
4.b
4.b.1
Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships by sector and type of study
4.c
By 2030, substantially increase the supply of qualified teachers, including through international cooperation for teacher training in developing countries, especially least developed countries and small island developing States
4.c.1
Proportion of teachers with the minimum required qualifications, by education level
SDG 14 targets covered
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Deliverables & Timeline
5% of every sale from our website
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Region
- Africa
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Boys and girls in rural communities in Nigeria with no access to education and proper study materials.
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Contact Information
Funmilayo, Founder