Economic empowerment
Sustainable Livelihoods
We equip men and women with the skills, knowledge and resources to earn a sustainable income and lift their households.
Why it matters
A steady income keeps children in school
Children drop out when families cannot afford fees and materials. Supporting parents to earn is one of the surest ways to keep their children learning.
This programme builds economic independence and resilience among adults in marginalised communities. Empowered parents build stronger families, and stronger families build stronger communities.
Our approach
Skills, guidance and capital together
- Peer-to-peer mentorship
- Participants learn from entrepreneurs and community leaders who have walked the same road.
- Vocational training
- Practical skills in trades and crafts that can start earning an income quickly.
- Financial literacy
- Budgeting, saving and planning, so that income becomes security.
- Business mentorship
- One-to-one guidance to plan, start and grow a small enterprise.
- Seed funding
- Start-up capital to launch or expand an income-generating activity.
- Market access
- Connections to customers and markets that keep income flowing.
Meet the team
“Huruma inspired me by helping struggling entrepreneurs and supporting school children with fees and materials across different districts. That impact touched me deeply, and that’s why I chose to join and work with HGSI.”
Back a family business.
Your support funds training, mentorship and seed capital for men and women across Uganda.