Livelihoods Program | Safe Home Africa

Program Overview

The Livelihoods Empowerment Program is dedicated to equipping refugee youth and families in Nyumanzi Settlement with the skills, resources, and opportunities needed to achieve economic independence and resilience. We focus on vocational training, entrepreneurship, and sustainable income-generating activities. Our approach is holistic, supporting both individuals and groups to build sustainable livelihoods and break the cycle of dependency.

Hands-on training in tailoring, carpentry, agriculture, ICT, and more
Business incubation and mentorship for start-ups
Access to micro-grants and revolving funds
Support for women and youth-led enterprises
Community-based agricultural projects and cooperatives
Market linkage and value addition initiatives

Key Features

Vocational skills training (tailoring, carpentry, agriculture, ICT, etc.)
Business start-up support and micro-grants
Financial literacy and savings groups
Mentorship and coaching for young entrepreneurs
Market linkage and cooperative development
Support for women-led and youth-led enterprises
Community-based agricultural projects
Digital skills and e-commerce training
Ongoing monitoring and evaluation for sustainability
Access to local and regional markets
Training in sustainable farming techniques
Support for persons with disabilities in economic activities
Entrepreneurship bootcamps and innovation labs
Networking events for youth and women entrepreneurs
Mobile money and digital finance training
Community cooperatives for bulk purchasing and sales

Program Impact

Over 200 youth trained in various vocational skills
50+ small businesses launched by program participants
30% increase in household income among beneficiaries
Active women and youth savings groups established
Improved food security through agricultural initiatives
Increased digital literacy and online business participation

Success Stories

Sarah's Journey: After completing tailoring training, Sarah started her own business and now employs two other refugee women, providing school uniforms to the community.

ICT for Youth: Our ICT training enabled a group of young people to launch a digital services cooperative, offering graphic design and computer literacy classes.

Agro-Enterprise: A youth group received seeds and training, and now supplies fresh vegetables to local markets, improving both income and nutrition.

Digital Leap: Through e-commerce training, a group of young entrepreneurs now sell handmade crafts online, reaching customers beyond the settlement.

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Vocational Training

ICT Training

Youth Activities

Featured Video

Watch how our beneficiaries are transforming their lives through the Livelihoods Empowerment Program. This video highlights real stories, skills in action, and the impact of our work in the community.