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Practical action on
Livelihoods
Secure livelihoods are the foundation of wellbeing, dignity and choice. Yet for millions of people, earning a living remains fragile.
Markets are hard to reach. Services are unreliable. Finance is out of reach. Climate change, inequality and weak local economies steadily undermine progress.
We work with people to build livelihoods that are productive, inclusive and able to adapt. We partner with farmers, entrepreneurs and workers to strengthen skills, improve access to markets and help small businesses grow. This includes supporting people to add value to what they produce, connect to fairer trading systems, build skills for work and enterprise, and access the energy, tools and finance that support a reliable income and a decent quality of life.
We focus on two key areas:
- Big change on food: Because farmers should have fair access to the skills, tools and markets they need to thrive, even as the climate changes.
- Big change on energy: Because clean, reliable energy should unlock opportunities for households and businesses, wherever they are.
We focus on livelihoods that endure. By removing the barriers that hold people back, especially women and marginalised groups, we help communities build stability, resilience and opportunity over the long term.
