Economic Empowerment

Ending Poverty Through Skills, Savings & Enterprise

ACCESS supports families not by giving handouts, but by awakening their potential to grow income, build resilience, and break poverty cycles.

Entrepreneurship & Business Skills

We train women and youth in:

  • Business planning
  • Money management
  • Customer service
  • Market assessment
  • Record keeping

These skills turn ideas into income-generating ventures.

Village Savings & Loan Associations (VSLAs)

VSLAs are powerful financial safety nets. Members:

  • Save weekly
  • Borrow funds
  • Pay school fees
  • Start enterprises
  • Build emergency funds

They gain financial freedom and dignity.

Financial Literacy & Budgeting

Families learn how to:

  • Budget
  • Track expenses
  • Reduce debt
  • Plan investments
  • Save for health emergencies

Financial awareness protects households from crises.

Market Access Facilitation

ACCESS connects local producers to:

  • Better buyers
  • Cooperatives
  • Traders
  • Value chains

Producers earn more and expand faster.

Mindset Change Workshops

We shift attitudes from:

“I am too poor to succeed,” to “I have potential and ability.”

This empowerment sparks action.

Poverty Alleviation Interventions

These include:

  • Start-up kits
  • Seed capital
  • IGA support (pigs, goats, chickens)
  • Business mentorship

We transform vulnerable homes into productive ones.

Farm Tools & Agricultural Training

Farmers receive:

  • Improved seeds
  • Tools
  • Extension services
  • Demonstration plots
  • Soil fertility training

This boosts food security and income.

Vocational & Hands-on Skills Development

We equip youth for real jobs through:

  • Tailoring
  • Hairdressing
  • Welding
  • Mechaniccs
  • Plumbing
  • ICT skills

Graduates can start businesses or enter the workforce.

Support for Agribusiness & Value Chains

We help farmers engage in:

  • Off-farm processing
  • Packaging
  • Valur addition
  • Storage
  • Marketing

This transforms farmers into entrepreneur