Livelihood training

Building Economic Independence

Our Livelihood Programs are designed to equip refugees, survivors of violence, and vulnerable community members with the skills, resources, and support they need to achieve economic self-reliance. We believe that sustainable livelihoods are the foundation for dignity, empowerment, and long-term well-being.

Through vocational training, entrepreneurship support, and job placement assistance, we help individuals build better futures for themselves and their families.

"When people have the means to support themselves, they regain not just economic stability, but also hope, dignity, and a sense of purpose."

Program Components

Our comprehensive approach to livelihood development includes:

Vocational training

Vocational Training

Hands-on training in tailoring, hairdressing, carpentry, plumbing, and other marketable skills.

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship Support

Business skills training, mentorship, and access to start-up capital for small businesses.

Job placement

Job Placement

Connecting trained individuals with employment opportunities and fair wage jobs.

Financial literacy

Financial Literacy

Training on saving, budgeting, and managing finances for long-term stability.

Savings groups

Savings & Loan Groups

Community-based savings groups that provide access to small loans and mutual support.

Market linkages

Market Linkages

Connecting producers and artisans to local and regional markets for their products.

Our Impact

500+ People Trained
200+ Businesses Started
80% Employment Rate
15 Training Trades

Success Stories

Real people, real transformations through our livelihood programs.

Amina

Amina's Tailoring Shop

Program Graduate 2023

After completing our tailoring training, Amina opened her own shop and now employs two other women from her community.

John

John's Carpentry Workshop

Program Graduate 2022

From refugee to successful carpenter, John now supplies furniture to local schools and employs three apprentices.

Available Trainings

We offer the following vocational training programs:

Tailoring & Fashion Design

6-month program including sewing, design, and business skills

Carpentry & Woodwork

4-month program with focus on furniture making

Catering & Food Processing

3-month program including food hygiene and small business management

Plumbing & Construction

4-month practical training with certification

Phone & Electronics Repair

3-month program for mobile phone and small electronics repair

Hairdressing & Beauty

4-month program including salon management

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Your support helps us provide skills training, start-up capital, and ongoing mentorship to those who need it most.