Livelihood and Enterprise Development

🔑 Livelihood and enterprise development is a cornerstone of community resilience and self-sufficiency. It focuses on building sustainable income-generating opportunities that empower individuals and communities to meet their needs and achieve their aspirations.

🌾 At SND, we are committed to equipping smallholder producers, food-insecure households, and vulnerable populations with the tools and knowledge to thrive in inclusive and sustainable food systems, enhancing their resilience to climate-related shocks.

SND’s Pillars of Livelihood and Enterprise Development

Enhancing Livestock Production

  • 🐂 Strengthened pasture production and promoted sustainable grazing practices.
  • 🐝 Introduced beekeeping initiatives, equipping participants with modern hives and training for honey production.
  • 🐐 Distributed livestock and provided feed-making tools to diversify income sources and improve food security.

Boosting Agricultural Productivity

  • 🌽 Promoted climate-smart agriculture techniques, including drought-resistant crops and innovative farming practices.
  • 🚜 Supported small-scale irrigation projects to ensure year-round farming productivity.
  • 🌱 Provided high-quality seeds and fertilizers to farmers, ensuring improved yields and profitability.

Fostering Enterprise Development

  • ✂️ Trained women and youth in tailoring, enabling them to produce and sell garments.
  • 💡 Facilitated vocational training in areas like carpentry, metalwork, and crafts to enhance skills and income opportunities.
  • 💼 Provided seed capital and startup equipment to entrepreneurs, including sewing machines and other tools.

Improving Health and Nutrition

  • 🍎 Promoted kitchen gardening for enhanced household nutrition.
  • 🥛 Advocated for dairy farming and nutrition awareness campaigns to improve health outcomes.
  • 🥕 Partnered with communities to establish nutrition-focused value chains, such as vegetable farming and food preservation.

Achievements in 2023

✨ Vocational Training: Empowered over 11 women’s groups through vocational skills in tailoring, beekeeping, and agriculture.
✨ Seed Capital Support: Distributed start-up kits (e.g., sewing machines, beehives, feed-making tools) to jumpstart enterprises.
✨ Livelihood Diversification: Enhanced economic independence for women and youth through income-generating activities.
✨ Improved Nutrition: Encouraged kitchen gardens and provided training on balanced diets, directly improving household nutrition.

💡 Why Livelihood Development Matters

By diversifying livelihoods, SND builds economic independence and resilience among vulnerable groups, especially women and youth. These efforts not only improve income security but also foster community growth, promoting self-reliance and dignity.

Together, we’re creating thriving, self-sufficient communities that are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow!