The Livelihood and Economic Empowerment Program is designed to enhance economic opportunities, financial independence, and self-sufficiency for women, young people, and youth. The program focuses on equipping these groups with the skills, resources, and support needed to participate meaningfully in economic activities, fostering long-term sustainability and resilience.
Key Focus Areas:
✅ Skills Development and Vocational Training
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Providing hands-on skills training in high-demand fields such as tailoring, agribusiness, digital entrepreneurship, handicrafts, and technology.
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Offering career guidance, mentorship, and internship opportunities to bridge the gap between education and employment.
✅ Entrepreneurship and Business Development
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Supporting startups and small businesses through business incubation, training, and mentorship.
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Facilitating access to capital, microfinance, and savings groups to enable women and youth to invest in sustainable income-generating activities.
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Promoting market linkages and value chain development to enhance business growth.
✅ Financial Literacy and Inclusion
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Providing training on financial management, budgeting, savings, and investment to empower participants to make informed financial decisions.
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Encouraging participation in community savings and loan groups, cooperative movements, and digital financial services.
✅ Gender and Economic Empowerment Advocacy
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Addressing gender-specific barriers to economic participation through policy advocacy, awareness campaigns, and community dialogues.
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Promoting gender-responsive economic policies that create equal opportunities for women and youth.
✅ Employment and Job Creation
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Partnering with the private sector, government agencies, and NGOs to create job opportunities for young people and women.
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Facilitating job placement, apprenticeship programs, and skills certification to enhance employability.
By addressing economic inequalities and equipping women and youth with the necessary tools for success, this program fosters financial independence, poverty reduction, and inclusive economic growth.