Livelihoods and Financial Inclusion
We work on understanding the dynamic of their economic
When working with young people we understand that a key aspect in their lives is their economic participation. They are economic participants from an early age and take on roles in their families and communities that affect their whole wellbeing as a result. We work on understanding the dynamic of their economic participation, their own day to day decision-making as well as that of the family, the trade-offs considered, and develop strategies grounded in real day to day actions with a vision of
Project 1
Young Mothers Program
in Laos
In Laos marginalized young mothers are not only isolated from their families and friends but also unable to have any economic decision-making. Our role in the project was to assess the role women had in their households as well as connections and concerns in the community. From this, a comprehensive activity set was developed to engage young mothers on connecting with each other, developing savings plans, identifying economic opportunities and talking with their husbands about economic decision-making.
“The interactive story and games gave girls the opportunity to play cards, create their own role plays and make decisions through a girl hero.”
Project 2
Girls’ Financial
Gamebook – Haiti
In Haiti we worked with UNFPA and the Haiti Adolescent Girls’ Network to develop a creative approach to financial literacy for girls living in the slums of Port-au-Prince. The interactive story and games gave girls the opportunity to play cards, create their own role plays and make decisions through a girl hero.
“In Rwanda, a set of activities were developed to engage young women on assessing agricultural jobs and enterprises “
Project 3
Young Women’s Economic Participation in Agriculture
In Rwanda, a set of activities were developed to engage young women on assessing agricultural jobs and enterprises including vegetable and fruit production and selling.
Other projects:
Access to Finance Rwanda youth inclusive finance landscape review.
