LIVELIHOOD PROGRAM

Empowering Families Through Sustainable Livelihoods

At Enownjock Foundation, we believe that sustainable livelihoods are essential for breaking the cycle of poverty. Our Livelihood Program equips individuals and families with practical skills, income-generating opportunities, and entrepreneurial support to achieve long-term economic independence.

🔹 KEY LIVELIHOOD INTERVENTIONS

🛠 Vocational & Skills Training

We provide practical, market-relevant skills training that prepares participants for employment or self-employment.

Focus Areas:

  • Vocational and technical skills

  • Apprenticeship and hands-on training

  • Life skills and work readiness

  • Youth and women empowerment


🧑‍💼 Entrepreneurship & Small Business Support

We support aspiring entrepreneurs to start and grow small businesses.

Focus Areas:

  • Business skills and financial literacy

  • Small enterprise development

  • Group-based and cooperative businesses

  • Mentorship and coaching


💰 Income-Generating Activities

We promote income-generating projects that strengthen household economic stability.

Focus Areas:

  • Community-based enterprises

  • Home-based income activities

  • Linkages with agriculture and value addition

  • Support for vulnerable households


🤝 Youth & Women Economic Empowerment

We prioritize inclusive economic opportunities for women and young people.

Focus Areas:

  • Women-led income initiatives

  • Youth entrepreneurship and employability

  • Leadership and confidence building

  • Inclusion of persons with disabilities


🔹 OUR APPROACH TO LIVELIHOODS

How We Work

Our livelihood interventions are designed to be practical, inclusive, and sustainable.

  • Market-driven skills training

  • Community participation and ownership

  • Integration with agriculture and education programs

  • Continuous mentoring and follow-up

We focus on long-term income, not short-term aid.


🔹 WHO BENEFITS

Our Beneficiaries

  • Youth and young adults

  • Women and single parents

  • Low-income households

  • Persons with disabilities

  • Rural and underserved communities


🔹 CHALLENGES & AREAS OF NEED

As demand for livelihood support grows, we face challenges that may require additional assistance when needs arise:

  • Training resources: tools, equipment, and training materials

  • Start-up support: seed capital and business inputs

  • Access to markets: transport, packaging, and marketing support

  • Mentorship & coaching: technical expertise and follow-up

  • Inclusive infrastructure: adapted tools for persons with disabilities

Bridging these gaps enables families to achieve sustainable income.


🔹 IMPACT & OUTCOMES

Why Livelihoods Matter

Through our livelihood initiatives, participants are able to:

  • Develop practical, employable skills

  • Start or expand income-generating activities

  • Improve household income and stability

  • Reduce dependency and build resilience

Economic empowerment transforms families and communities.


🔹 PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATION

Working Together for Economic Empowerment

We collaborate with community groups, vocational institutions, private sector partners, and development organizations to expand opportunities and scale impact.

Support may include:

  • Financial contributions

  • Equipment and tools

  • Technical training and mentorship

  • Market and business partnerships

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Livelihood Program

We equip youth and families with skills, entrepreneurship support, and income-generating opportunities for long-term self-reliance.

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