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Livelihoods Development

EmpowerHer Initiative

The EmpowerHer Initiative is a transformative program aimed at empowering women in rural and peri-urban communities with the skills and resources needed to achieve financial independence. This program focuses on breaking the cycle of poverty by providing vocational training, entrepreneurship support, and financial literacy education.

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Key Features
  1. Vocational Training: Participants are trained in high-demand skills such as tailoring, hairdressing, poultry farming, and soap making.
  2. Startup Support: After training, women receive startup kits and seed funding to establish their businesses.
  3. Mentorship: Local business leaders and entrepreneurs provide ongoing mentorship to participants.
  4. Savings Groups: Participants are encouraged to form savings groups to pool resources and access loans.
Impact
  • Over 5,000 women trained since its inception in 2015.
  • 80% of participants have started their businesses, significantly increasing household incomes.
  • Reduced dependency on external aid in beneficiary communities.

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