Tag: livelihood-development

The Pain and Anger on the Journey of Poverty Relief

Written by: Ken Wong (Communications Officer) Have you ever had such an experience? When you were trying hard to tackle a problem, not only did other people fail to lend a helping hand, instead they added more nuisance and trouble to your situation. Our ministry in Bangladesh is facing such a situation, and we urgently need your prayers. Bangladesh is situated in the North of the Bay of Bengal. The southern coastal region of the country is frequently affected by typhoons and different types of flooding. As climate change accelerates, the frequency and intensity of these disasters are also increasing. Disasters significantly impact the poor and marginalised population, as they depend primarily on agriculture and fishery for a

Prevention of trafficking and exploitation of Women and Girls in the Adult Entertainment Sector

Project Name Prevention of trafficking and exploitation of Women and Girls in the Adult Entertainment Sector Project Location Nepal Project Natures Anti-human Trafficking Livelihood Development Advocacy Project Objectives Lower the risk of human trafficking in the serving region Allow survivors of trafficking to live a dignified life in society. Beneficiaries Women and children in the serving region Women working in adult entertainment establishments No. of Beneficiaries 2,457 people Key Activities Establish self-help groups for vulnerable communities. Establish two community anti-human trafficking support centres. Establish a self-help network composed of women working in adult entertainment establishments. Advocacy education for the rights of women working in adult entertainment establishments. Form a partnership network with other civil society organisations combating human

PARIBARTAN – Climate change adaptation and transforming gender relationships in Patuakhali district, Bangladesh

Project Name PARIBARTAN – Climate change adaptation and transforming gender relationships in Patuakhali district, Bangladesh Project Location Bangladesh Project Natures Humanitarian Relief and Disaster Risk Reduction Livelihood Development Project Objectives Empowering communities to enhance their ability to resist disaster risks and climate change. Reducing gender-based violence and promoting gender equality through the practice of the Transforming Masculinities approach. Promoting climate-adaptive agricultural techniques and training to increase livelihood options. Beneficiaries Community members in 123 villages in the Kalapara region, including members of minority religious groups within the most vulnerable groups (such as farmers, fishermen, temporary workers, children, victims and survivors of gender-based violence, and people with disabilities) No. of Beneficiaries 3,815 people Key Activities With the support of the

Karongi Church Empowerment Zone

Project Name Karongi Church Empowerment Zone Project Location Rwanda Project Natures Livelihood Development Church and Community Mobilisation Project Objectives Through training, establish a group of local churches to serve as witnesses of unity in the community and to work together to serve the disadvantaged in the region and to fulfil Integral Mission. Beneficiaries Local church leaders and disadvantaged groups (including malnourished children, and poor farmers) No. of Beneficiaries 1,904 people Key Activities Church Mobilisation – Provide integrated training to local churches and enhance the function of the Church Network Committee to carry out Integral Mission in each community. Economic development – strengthen community savings groups and provide financial management training for participants. Children and youth development – set

Enhancing food security and livelihood of poor small-holder farmers in Zimbabwe

Project Name Enhancing food security and livelihood of poor small-holder farmers in Zimbabwe Project Location Zimbabwe Project Natures Livelihood Development Project Objectives Improve food supply and livelihoods of poor farmers. Beneficiaries Poor farmers who do not receive government agricultural subsidies No. of Beneficiaries 624 people Key Activities Increase production – provide seeds, fertiliser, and farming tools. Increase food sources: Improve post-harvest management to reduce losses; provide goats for farmers to raise to produce goat meat and milk for food or to sell to increase household income. Some of the lambs produced will be passed on to neighbouring farms, benefiting poor farmers in the community. Project Period Nov 2020 to May 2023 Expenses Approx. HK$376,000 Donate Now Impact Story

Conservative Agriculture Training and Financial Stewardship Promotion Programme

Project Name Conservative Agriculture Training and Financial Stewardship Promotion Programme Project Location Zimbabwe Project Natures Livelihood Development Creation Care Project Objectives Promote awareness and practice of land management (soil conservation, increasing crop diversity and production) and household financial management (financial budgeting, nurturing savings habits and reducing debt) to farmers. Beneficiaries Farmers, church leaders and community leaders in the Shamva, Dombashava and Heather Chimoga communities No. of Beneficiaries Approx. 1,350 people Key Activities Set up community demonstration plots to train farmers to use conservation farming methods and improve land management. Provide training to farmers on household financial management. Train in servant leadership for community leaders. Project Period Sep 2021 to Nov 2024 Expenses Approx. HK$850,000 Donate Now IMPACT STORY

Kirkos OVC care and Family support project

Project Name Kirkos OVC care and Family support project Project Location Ethiopia Project Natures Children and Youth Development Livelihood Development Project Objectives Improve the lives of orphans and vulnerable children. Support parents or guardians to create a better environment for children to grow up in. Beneficiaries Orphans from disadvantaged families, children and their parents No. of Beneficiaries Approx. 120 people Key Activities Life support – provide necessities, school supplies and essential medical services such as supplementary food, clothing, reference books, hygiene products (soap, masks), and annual medical check-ups. Psycho-social support – setting up children’s groups, parenting counselling for parents and guardians, raising awareness of child abuse and other issues, and organising educational and recreational activities. Financial support –

Resettling Internally Displaced Persons in Sadon Town, Kachin State, Myanmar

Project Name Resettling Internally Displaced Persons in Sadon Town, Kachin State, Myanmar Project Location Myanmar Project Natures Urban and Rural Development Livelihood Development Church and Community Mobilisation Project Objectives Optimise the basic living environment in new resettlement areas, including establishing safe drinking water systems, and connecting power and lighting systems. Organise community organisations to promote community participation. With the assistance of local churches and FMFF, mobilise community residents to organise community organisations and develop new resettlement areas. Beneficiaries Families of the Lisu ethnic group living in new resettlement areas Displaced persons within the country No. of Beneficiaries Approximately 45 Lisu families 350 internally displaced persons Key Activities Provide livelihood support (training, farm inputs, savings and loan groups, etc.),

Community-based centres for empowering Yangon’s most vulnerable families

Project Name Community-based centres for empowering Yangon’s most vulnerable families Project Location Myanmar Project Natures Livelihood Development Urban and Rural Development Project Objectives Strengthen inclusivity among family members and between community families. Cultivate and increase the number of community volunteers and local leaders. Empower members of business groups to increase financial freedom for participants. Help people understand and accept Christ as the Lord of their lives. Beneficiaries Families living in poverty in the city, including men, women, youth, and children. No. of Beneficiaries Approx. 400 people Key Activities Establish family support groups, microfinance and business support groups, women’s support groups, men’s support groups, community youth groups, and children’s support groups. Provide business training, entrepreneurship funding, online sales and

Urban Resilience Project in Delhi

Project Name Urban Resilience Project in Delhi Project Location India Project Natures Urban and Rural Development Livelihood Development Project Objectives Provide vocational skills training to youth, assisting them in finding employment or becoming self-employed. Offer alternative livelihood opportunities for economically challenged middle-aged individuals. Educate disadvantaged and impoverished families on their rights to social security and access to basic healthcare.Enable children to access non-formal education. Beneficiaries Children, adolescents, and adults from impoverished families. No. of Beneficiaries 3,699 people Key Activities Conduct community baseline surveys. Carry out community awareness and advocacy campaigns, with a special focus on persons with disabilities and widows, to enhance community awareness and sensitivity towards accessing resources. Support the development of income generation activities, provide vocational