Economic inclusion is essential to gender equity, as unequal access to resources, skills, income opportunities, and financial decision-making continues to limit the agency, independence, and choices of AGYW and young people.
In many communities, gender inequality affects who has access to education, livelihoods, productive resources, and economic opportunities, increasing vulnerability to dependency, exclusion, and limited participation in household and community decision-making.
Our work focuses on strengthening economic agency through practical skills development, financial literacy, mentorship, and livelihood support that help AGYW and young people build resilience, increase self-reliance, and pursue sustainable economic pathways. Through participatory and gender-transformative approaches including the Gender Action Learning System (GALS), peer-led engagement, mentorship, and safe spaces, we support young people to challenge limiting norms, strengthen confidence, and make informed economic decisions.
Key Interventions
- Vocational, entrepreneurship, and employability skills training
- Financial literacy, savings, and budgeting sessions
- Livelihood mentorship and business development support for AGYW and young people
- Gender Action Learning System (GALS) sessions on household dialogue, visioning, and economic empowerment
- Peer learning and mentorship spaces for young entrepreneurs
- Practical life skills and resilience-building activities
- Linkages to livelihood, training, and income-generating opportunities
- Community dialogues on gender norms, unpaid care work, and women’s economic participation