Activities: Livelihood Opportunities for Urban Communities

Activity 1: Vocational Training and Skill Development
Offer targeted vocational training programs in collaboration with local industries, NGOs, and training institutions. Focus on high-demand skills such as carpentry, plumbing, tailoring, waste recycling, and digital skills like e-commerce and graphic design.
Activity 2: Business Development and Micro-Enterprise Support
Provide workshops on entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and business management. Facilitate access to microloans and grants to help participants start and grow their own small businesses. Offer ongoing mentorship and support through a network of local business leaders and experts.
Activity 3: Establishing Community Savings Groups
Create and support community savings groups to encourage financial literacy, savings habits, and investment in small businesses. Provide training on managing savings groups and leveraging pooled funds for community projects.
Activity 4: Awareness and Advocacy Campaigns
Launch campaigns to raise awareness about available opportunities and foster a culture of entrepreneurship and self-sufficiency within the slum communities. Engage local stakeholders, including municipal authorities and NGOs, to advocate for policies supporting urban livelihoods.

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