Sustainable Livelihoods
Saibaan’s profile describes livelihoods as vital for sustainable change among communities, especially after disasters and within highly marginalized populations. Projects follow integrated approaches that restore and improve agriculture, livestock, poultry, skills and market access.
The profile also emphasizes gender-based livelihood initiatives that help women and excluded groups increase family income, strengthen management capacity and build sustainable local businesses.
Agriculture Rehabilitation
- Kitchen gardening training.
- Training of Agriculture Extension Workers.
- Field terracing and irrigation channel construction or repair.
- Provision of improved seeds, fertilizers and toolkits.
- Linkages with government line agencies for better yields.
Livestock, Poultry and Capacity Building
- Restocking of livestock and poultry and training for extension workers.
- Vaccination campaigns for loss prevention in livestock and poultry.
- Skills training including plumbing, electrical work, masonry, carpentry and driving.
- Furniture making, embroidery and tailoring training for income generation.