SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

Breaking the cycle of multidimensional poverty by equipping households with the resources, opportunities and capabilities to achieve economic independence.

Areas We Champion:

• Extreme poverty reduction.

• Support for vulnerable households.

• Economic empowerment of disadvantaged communities.

• Social protection and livelihood support.

• Household income diversification.

• Financial inclusion and literacy.

• Savings groups and community cooperatives.

• Access to productive resources.

• Economic resilience for rural and coastal communities.

• Support for people experiencing economic hardship.

Building sustainable businesses and expanding decent employment opportunities, especially among women and young people.

Areas We Champion:

• Micro, small and medium enterprise development.

• Start-up support and business incubation.

• Business management and mentorship.

• Market access and enterprise development.

• Youth entrepreneurship.

• Agribusiness and value addition.

• Digital entrepreneurship.

• Social entrepreneurship.

• Local economic development.

• Skills-based employment and decent work.

Strengthening food systems to ensure that communities can produce, access and consume sufficient, safe and nutritious food.

Areas We Champion:

• Climate-smart agriculture.

• Sustainable farming practices.

• Home and community gardening.

• Smallholder farmer empowerment.

• Livestock development and animal husbandry.

• Food processing and preservation.

• Post-harvest loss reduction.

• Food security and nutrition education.

• Sustainable fisheries and aquaculture.

• Improved market opportunities for local producers.