Economic Empowerment
Economic empowerment is at the heart of Stawi's interventions. We support individuals and community groups to develop sustainable income-generating activities.
Many youth and women lack practical skills, leading to high unemployment. Stawi promotes vocational training, mentorship and coaching, and collaborates with institutions to ensure skills match market needs. We identify financial inclusion as a key enabler for reducing poverty and building resilience, promoting access, affordability and digital transformation while encouraging savings and reducing reliance on risky informal tools.
Producers often struggle to access fair markets, resulting in low earnings. Stawi connects producers to buyers, supports value chains and enables participation in trade fairs and digital markets. These initiatives enable households to increase incomes, reduce vulnerability and achieve greater financial independence.
Key interventions
- Skills Development — vocational training, mentorship and coaching matched to market needs.
- Financial Inclusion — affordable, safe access to financial services and savings.
- Market Linkages — connecting producers to fair markets, value chains and trade fairs.
- Women & Youth Inclusion — targeted programs, enterprise support and leadership.
Projects under this program
Financial Literacy for Sustainable Livelihoods
Equipping individuals, households and savings groups with practical money-management skills.
Soap Making for Economic Resilience
Hands-on training that turns local resources into income and better household hygiene.
Community Profiling & Institutional Mapping
Profiling VSLAs and mapping community organisations to strengthen coordination and target support.
KAL Namisindwa Civil Society Support Fund (CSSF)
A locally managed fund that keeps community programs running through funding gaps and emergencies.
Stories from this program
“The savings group gave me the confidence and capital to grow my produce business. I can now pay school fees on time.”
“After the trade training, I understand the regulations and trade with confidence. My costs went down and my income went up.”