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Entrepreneurship & Economic Empowerment Program

Fostering sustainable livelihoods through mentorship, skills development, access to networks and financial resources, especially for underrepresented groups—youth, women & girls, and PWLDs—enabling them to start, grow, or stabilize businesses.

About This Project

Our Entrepreneurship & Economic Empowerment Program focuses on creating sustainable livelihoods for marginalized groups in Nairobi and across Kenya. We provide comprehensive support including business mentorship, skills development, access to financial resources, networking opportunities, and market linkages. The program specifically targets youth, women & girls, and persons living with disabilities, addressing the unique challenges they face in entrepreneurship. We help participants develop business plans, access microfinance, build business networks, and create sustainable enterprises that contribute to their economic independence.

Objectives
  • Support 50+ entrepreneurs from marginalized groups
  • Provide mentorship and skills development
  • Facilitate access to financial resources and networks
  • Enable business start-up, growth, and stabilization
Key Achievements
  • Supported 50+ social enterprises led by marginalized groups
  • Created 200+ sustainable livelihoods
  • Facilitated access to microfinance for 150+ entrepreneurs
  • Established business networks connecting 300+ entrepreneurs
Project Details

Location

Nairobi and Kenya

Start Date

March 1, 2023

Participants

300+

Impact

50+ social enterprises supported

Partners
InnovateNowSustainableCo