Livelihood Programs

We recognize the systemic oppression of women; women encounter greater barriers to education and employment than men and are often straddled with greater responsibility for children. Consequently, we focus some of our preventative efforts on equipping and elevating this historically marginalized group. By empowering women, they are able to make a living and be less likely to have more children than they can afford.

This Women Vocational Training Center provides vocational skills training to young girls, especially those from vulnerable homes at risk of trafficking and exploitation. The center's mission is to equip these girls with the necessary skills to break the cycle of child labor and modern slavery. To achieve this, the center offers a 2-year program in fashion and design of unisex items. In addition to vocational skills training, the center also provides soft skills training in entrepreneurship, business financial management, ICT, literacy and numeracy, and sexual and reproductive health rights education.

The first batch of trainees graduated in 2024 and sat for the CTVET proficiency certificate examinations. A new batch of 20 trainees have been admitted to the center, receiving intense training in fashion design.