Economic and Livelihood Empowerment
Supporting youth, women, and vulnerable groups with income-generating activities, vocational apprenticeships, and microfinance skills to break poverty cycles.
Komboa Jamii Initiative Profile
General Objective
“To reduce poverty and youth unemployment by supporting youth and community members with income-generating activities, microfinance, and entrepreneurial skills to foster self-reliance.”
Key Focus Areas
4 CORE AREAS
Income-Generating Activities (IGAs)
Providing practical skills in high-demand trades like tailoring, carpentry, sustainable agriculture, and craftsmanship.
Microfinance & Village Savings Groups
Organizing community savings associations, teaching bookkeeping, and building financial resilience for small businesses.
Entrepreneurship & Apprenticeship Hubs
Matching young graduates with local master artisans for hands-on job placements and business incubation.
Gender Equality & Social Inclusion (GESI)
Removing economic barriers so young mothers, girls, and marginalized individuals enjoy equal access to income opportunities.
Programme Activities & Interventions
Key strategic activities and community engagements for this pillar
Vocational Apprenticeship Placements
Direct attachments to local businesses and artisan workshops.
Business Incubators & Seed Grants
Providing small start-up tools and seed funding for business plans.
Financial Literacy & Savings Training
Workshops on budgeting, debt management, and reinvestment.
Market Linkages & Trade Fairs
Connecting young producers directly with regional buyers.
GESI Empowerment Forums
Advocating for women’s financial inclusion and land rights.
Expected Outcomes & Impact
Increased Youth Self-Employment
Higher proportion of youth running sustainable local micro-enterprises.
Financial Autonomy for Women
Young mothers and girls generating independent income streams.
Stronger Local Value Chains
Community-produced goods meeting local market demand.
Poverty Reduction & Resilience
Families better protected against sudden economic shocks.
Focus Area
Economic Empowerment
Direct impact interventions in rural Western Kenya communities.
300+
Youth Trained
In vocational & business
40+
Micro-Enterprises
Seeded with start-up…
15
Market Links
Local business…
70%
Youth & Female Rate
Focus on women &…
Program Impact
Key metrics and targeted milestones