Income Generation

Supporting economic self-reliance of persons with disabilities
and vulnerable groups

Despite ongoing development efforts, many individuals continue to live below the absolute poverty line and are deprived of opportunities to work,
highlighting the persistent challenges in addressing poverty.

Status in Numbers

10.5%

The vicious cycle
of poverty

10.5% of the population in
low-income countries are
employed but remain trapped in
poverty, unable to lift themselves
above the poverty line

80%

Exclusion from
the labor market

80% of working-age persons
with disabilities in developing
countries remain excluded
from employment opportunities.

91%

Employment
insecurity

About 91% of the workforce
in low-income countries
is employed informally

29%

Limited access to
vocational skills
development opportunities

In low-income countries,
approximately 28.5% of
youth aged 15 to 24 are neither
engaged in education nor in
employment or training.

We create an environment where sustainable
income generation is achievable

Basic Livelihood Support

Enhancing household resilience
and financial stability

· Improving access to financial services
through microloans

· Providing training on household
income management

Economic Empowerment
& Employment Support

Promoting inclusive employment and
economic self-reliance

· Vocational training, job placement,
entrepreneurship consultation

· Disability inclusion training for employers

· Ensuring participation of women with disabilities
and caregivers

Agriculture & Poultry Support

Fostering food security and income generation
through sustainable farming

· Providing technical training and resources in
agriculture and poultry

· Facilitating group-based production and
cooperative sales

Social Enterprise Development

Creating social value through
inclusive employment

· Training and employment of persons with
disabilities as baristas

· Supporting group workshops and sales of
disability-made products

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