Da Hausa Initiative

Simplifying Concepts,Strengthening Communities

Da Hausa Initiative (DHI) works to improve financial and data literacy across Hausa-speaking communities in Northern Nigeria through research, training, and advocacy.

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Da Hausa Initiative

Northern

Nigeria Focus

Our Focus

Our Two Pillars

Financial Literacy

Equipping individuals and households in Northern Nigeria with the knowledge and tools to manage money, plan for the future, and build financial resilience.

Data Literacy

Building capacity to understand, interpret, and use data — empowering Hausa-speaking communities to engage with evidence and make informed decisions.

How We Work

01

Research

Generating evidence on the financial and data needs of Northern Nigerian communities to inform effective interventions.

02

Training

Delivering practical, community-rooted programmes that build real skills in financial and data literacy.

03

Advocacy

Influencing policy and practice to create systemic change that benefits underserved Hausa-speaking populations.

About Da Hausa Initiative

Who We Are

About Da Hausa Initiative

Da Hausa Initiative (DHI) exists to address the literacy gaps that hold communities back. We focus on Northern Nigeria — a region rich in potential but historically underserved by mainstream financial and digital systems. Through targeted research, practical training, and evidence-based advocacy, we equip people with the concepts they need to thrive.

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Watch our latest videos on financial and data literacy — in Hausa and English.

Da Hausa Literacy Initiative {Week 4}

Da Hausa Literacy Initiative {Week 4}

Following the recently concluded Microsoft Global PowerPoint, DHI decided to train several participants for the next six months on some essential PowerBi Tools. This video provides a more detailed explanation by the Founder and the Programme Officer of this week's activity. This is the third week out of 24.

Mar 28, 2025Watch

Excel Tutorial in Hausa – Pivot Tables for Beginners

Excel Tutorial in Hausa – Pivot Tables for Beginners

Following the recently concluded Microsoft Global PowerPoint, DHI decided to train several participants for the next six months on some essential PowerBi Tools. This video provides a more detailed explanation by the Founder and the Programme Officer of this week's activity. This is the third week out of 24.

Mar 18, 2025Watch

Da Hausa Literacy Initiative {Week 2}

Da Hausa Literacy Initiative {Week 2}

Following the recently concluded Microsoft Global Powerpoint, DHI embarked on training several participants for the next six months on some essential PowerBI Tools. This is the second Week out of the 24 weeks.

Mar 21, 2025Watch

Da Hausa Literacy Initiative {Week 1}

Da Hausa Literacy Initiative {Week 1}

Following the recently concluded Microsoft Global Powerpoint, DHI embarked on training several participants for the next six months on some essential PowerBI Tools. This is the First Week out of the 24 weeks.

Mar 19, 2025Watch

Female Journalist Network {Army Resource Centre}

Female Journalist Network {Army Resource Centre}

Taron Female Journalist Network a Army Resource Centre na murna rana Mata na duniya

Mar 28, 2025Watch

Lailah Sanusi Gumbi discusses storytelling's role in shaping identity at #HIBAF24

Lailah Sanusi Gumbi discusses storytelling's role in shaping identity at #HIBAF24

7 April, 2025 Watch

Da Hausa Literacy Initiative {Week 4}

Da Hausa Literacy Initiative {Week 4}

Following the recently concluded Microsoft Global PowerPoint, DHI decided to train several participants for the next six months on some essential PowerBi Tools. This video provides a more detailed explanation by the Founder and the Programme Officer of this week's activity. This is the third week out of 24.

Mar 28, 2025Watch

Excel Tutorial in Hausa – Pivot Tables for Beginners

Excel Tutorial in Hausa – Pivot Tables for Beginners

Following the recently concluded Microsoft Global PowerPoint, DHI decided to train several participants for the next six months on some essential PowerBi Tools. This video provides a more detailed explanation by the Founder and the Programme Officer of this week's activity. This is the third week out of 24.

Mar 18, 2025Watch

Da Hausa Literacy Initiative {Week 2}

Da Hausa Literacy Initiative {Week 2}

Following the recently concluded Microsoft Global Powerpoint, DHI embarked on training several participants for the next six months on some essential PowerBI Tools. This is the second Week out of the 24 weeks.

Mar 21, 2025Watch

Da Hausa Literacy Initiative {Week 1}

Da Hausa Literacy Initiative {Week 1}

Following the recently concluded Microsoft Global Powerpoint, DHI embarked on training several participants for the next six months on some essential PowerBI Tools. This is the First Week out of the 24 weeks.

Mar 19, 2025Watch

Female Journalist Network {Army Resource Centre}

Female Journalist Network {Army Resource Centre}

Taron Female Journalist Network a Army Resource Centre na murna rana Mata na duniya

Mar 28, 2025Watch

Lailah Sanusi Gumbi discusses storytelling's role in shaping identity at #HIBAF24

Lailah Sanusi Gumbi discusses storytelling's role in shaping identity at #HIBAF24

7 April, 2025 Watch

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