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Livelihood

The program focuses on improving the quality of life for slum dwellers through a range of financial and non-financial interventions as identified/prioritized by the community. These initiatives aim to facilitate the success of community and group projects promoting economic independence, stability, and social well-being.

Objectives

Upgrading Housing for Slum Residents

Provide and improve housing solutions for residents of slums, focusing on creating safe, adequate, and affordable living conditions.

Improving Access to Essential Services

Work to improve access to critical services such as healthcare, education, and clean water, enhancing the quality of life for underserved communities.

Enhancing Economic Independence

Promote initiatives that foster economic self-sufficiency, stability, and prosperity among individuals and groups, contributing to overall social well-being.

Building Climate-Resilient Communities

Develop and support projects that enhance climate resilience within communities, ensuring they can effectively adapt to and withstand climate-related challenges.

Provide financial and non-financial support that champions for catalytic community projects as identified/prioritized by the community.

Key activities

Research

Promoting innovative financial mechanisms for sustainable development.

Partnerships

Building linkages with stakeholders for additional resources and expertise.

Group Consolidation

Forming influential associations to enhance bargaining power.

Financial Support

Assisting with fundraising and capital generation for community projects.

Training and Peer Learning

Facilitating training and knowledge exchanges to build capacity and promote continuous improvement.

Community Organizing

Mobilizing communities through savings programs and training to empower collective problem-solving.

Impacts & outcomes

Enhanced Youth Engagement in Livelihoods

Engaged youth in climate-resilient and innovative livelihood opportunities, building a foundation for long-term economic stability and leadership.

Gender-Inclusive Economic Opportunities

Expanded economic opportunities for women and other marginalized groups in slum communities, ensuring more equitable access to resources and livelihoods.

Strengthened Social Cohesion

Promoted collaboration and mutual support within communities through collective livelihood initiatives, fostering a sense of shared purpose and resilience.

Catalytic Community-Led Projects

Supported and scaled impactful community-prioritized projects that address pressing local challenges, demonstrating the effectiveness of grassroots-driven solutions.

Improved Access to Essential Services

Enhanced availability and quality of healthcare, education, clean water, and sanitation, contributing to improved well-being and productivity within urban slum communities.

Increased Economic Independence

Fostered greater economic self-sufficiency through livelihood initiatives that provide opportunities for income generation, entrepreneurship, and financial stability for slum dwellers.

Climate-Resilient Communities

Empowered urban slum communities to adapt to climate-related challenges by implementing sustainable, community-driven projects that enhance resilience to environmental shocks and stressors.

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