Programs Economic Empowerment
Empowering youth and women with practical skills, knowledge and opportunities to build sustainable livelihoods and become economically independent.
5,000+ People reached through community empowerment and development initiatives.Overview
We aim to support young people and women, especially those facing limited economic opportunities, to develop income generating skills and participate in sustainable entrepreneurship and agriculture. The initiative connects skills development, mentorship, climate smart agriculture, entrepreneurship, and access to opportunities to help participants build resilient livelihoods.
What this includes
How It Works
To reduce economic vulnerability and unemployment by equipping youth and women with the skills, confidence and opportunities needed to create sustainable sources of income.
We use a community based and youth led approach combining practical training, entrepreneurship and financial literacy, sustainable agriculture, mentorship, leadership development, networking and linkages to markets and opportunities. Participants are encouraged to apply their knowledge through practical activities and locally relevant enterprises.
The initiative strengthens participants' employability and entrepreneurship capacity, increases awareness of sustainable livelihood opportunities and enables young people and women to take a more active role in generating income and contributing to their communities.
Youth, women, young entrepreneurs, smallholder farmers, vulnerable community members and emerging community-based enterprises.
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