ASIP
Artisans and Skilled Persons Impact Program
An empowering initiative by Chris Inspires Care Foundation designed to uplift, equip, and professionalize artisans, vocational workers, and skill-based entrepreneurs.
We focus on transforming talent into excellence — helping participants improve technical competence, customer service, financial literacy, and business growth mindset.
ASIP stands for Artisans and Skilled Persons Impact Program, an empowering initiative by Chris Inspires Care Foundation (CICF) designed to uplift, equip, and professionalize artisans, vocational workers, and skill-based entrepreneurs.
This program focuses on transforming talent into excellence — helping participants improve their technical competence, customer service, financial literacy, and business growth mindset.
ASIP aims to build dignity in skilled work, bridge the gap between passion and professionalism, and inspire a generation of craftsmen and women who take pride in quality, discipline, and innovation.
The program combines practical training, mentorship, competitions, and certification opportunities to enhance visibility, credibility, and long-term sustainability for artisans.
- I - Ignite: Awaken passion and pride in craftsmanship.
- N - Nurture: Build skills through mentorship and continuous learning.
- S - Strengthen: Improve quality, efficiency, and work ethics.
- P - Promote: Enhance visibility through branding, exhibitions, and competitions.
- I - Innovate: Introduce creativity, modern tools, and technology.
- R - Reform: Encourage discipline, integrity, and customer satisfaction.
- E - Excel: Raise the standard of excellence in all trades.
To empower artisans and skilled persons with the tools, mindset, and opportunities to achieve excellence, economic independence, and social impact.
To transform the skill and informal sectors by promoting professionalism, creativity, and entrepreneurship through structured mentorship, education, and recognition.
- Upgrade Capacity: Upgrade the technical and business capacity of artisans and skilled professionals.
- Foster Dignity: Foster dignity, pride, and purpose in skilled labor.
- Financial Literacy: Introduce financial and digital literacy for business growth.
- Connect Artisans: Connect artisans to mentorship, exhibitions, and corporate collaborations.
- Artisans (tailors, mechanics, welders, carpenters, hairdressers, electricians, etc.)
- Skill-based entrepreneurs and micro-business owners
- Apprentices and vocational trainees
- Trade association members and local cooperative groups
- Workshops & Skill Enhancement Bootcamps
- Competitions & Exhibitions
- Certification & Recognition Awards
- Mentorship & Coaching Sessions
- Digital Skills and Business Management Classes
- "Building Skill. Shaping Dignity. Inspiring Excellence."
- "Raising the Standard of Craftsmanship in Our Communities."
- "Empowering Hands that Build the Nation."
Participants will:
- Gain improved technical and business skills
- Adopt professionalism and ethical service delivery
- Learn how to market their craft and retain clients
- Connect to mentorship, funding, and recognition platforms
- Become ambassadors of excellence and discipline in their trade