Our work

Livelihoods and Economic Empowerment

Building practical skills, financial confidence and more resilient livelihoods.

A speaker and participants at a CAFU community gathering.

Program overview

Economic insecurity can affect a family’s health, education and ability to plan for the future. This program supports households and individuals to diversify their livelihoods, develop useful skills and strengthen their economic resilience.

What we do

Livelihood development

Support income-generating activities and help households identify practical opportunities to strengthen their livelihoods.

Skills and entrepreneurship

Provide vocational and life-skills development, entrepreneurship support and links to markets.

Financial inclusion

Build financial literacy, promote saving and support village savings and loan associations.

Youth and women’s empowerment

Help young people and women develop the skills and connections needed to participate in economic opportunities.

Who we work with

  • Households and caregivers facing economic vulnerability
  • Adolescents and young people
  • Women and key populations
  • Community groups and local enterprises

What we aim to achieve

  • Greater household economic stability
  • Stronger skills and employability
  • Improved resilience and support for education and treatment adherence

Support CAFU

Help families stay connected to care.

Find out how you can support our work with children, families and communities.