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Livelihood

Skills training and income generation support.

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Program Overview

Sustainable livelihoods are the foundation of long-term poverty reduction. empowers vulnerable individuals — especially women, youth, and persons with disabilities — with marketable skills, startup capital, and business mentorship to achieve financial independence.

Our livelihood interventions focus on communities affected by climate change, natural disasters, and economic hardship in rural Bangladesh, helping families transition from aid dependency to self-reliance.

What We Do

Tailoring & Handicrafts

Training and equipment for home-based garment and craft businesses.

IT & Digital Skills

Computer training, freelancing, and e-commerce for youth.

Micro-Enterprise Support

Startup grants and business planning for small entrepreneurs.

Agricultural Livelihoods

Modern farming techniques and market linkages for farmers.

Fisheries & Poultry

Fish farming and poultry units for rural income generation.

Women's Cooperatives

Self-help groups and savings cooperatives for women.

Graduation Approach

We follow a "graduation out of poverty" model — combining skills training, asset transfers, savings encouragement, and ongoing mentorship over 18–24 months. Over 70% of program graduates achieve sustainable income within two years of completion.

Program Impact

People Trained2,500+
Micro-Businesses Started800+
Women Empowered1,200+
Graduation Rate70%+
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