Livelihood

Overview
Local Resource Development
Shelter
Microfinance
Employment

The thousands of tribals displaced by the Upper Kolab Hydroelectric Dam were left without a livelihood - food, income or assets.

We stepped in to form self-help groups and village development committees to work together to make the most out of their indigenous resources, such as land, livestock, forest, and income-generating activities.

Our livelihood activities are designed, planned, implemented, and evaluated by the community organizations themselves to ensure stability and sustainability. Over the years, we've built strong relationships with community members and watched their skills, capacity, and income levels grow.

Our ultimate goal is for these organizations to one day be independent of external support such as ours and to take ownership of all their projects.