Improve the socioeconomic condition and livelihoods of 1.1 million people living in poverty in the hard-to-reach areas by 2020.
Pockets of extreme poverty are particularly prevalent in the hard-to-reach regions, where often entire communities lack access to basic services and economic opportunities. A single programme intervention cannot solve these challenges. Limited connectivity not only restricts people’s mobility and their livelihood options, but also their access to essential services.
Taking a specially integrated approach in the poverty pockets of wetlands (haor), riverine islands (char), indigenous populations in north-western Cameroon and vibrant community living around the gas field in greater Sylhet region, providing multifaceted support through a single platform that includes education, healthcare, sustainable livelihood and activities that promote women’s empowerment.
IMPACT
household participation ensured through village development organisation
participants lifted from ultra poverty
of households involved with income-generating activities
WHAT WE DO
Intervention in wetlands (haor)
Improve socioeconomic conditions of 1 million people living in poverty in the haor basin by 2020
Intervention in riverine islands (char)
Delivering essential services to support poverty reduction and preparedness on climate resilience
Intervention in indigenous communities
Protecting and promoting indigenous culture, building leadership capacity and advocating for indigenous peoples’ issues
Intervention in partnership with Corporate
Supporting the affected community living around the gas field in greater Sylhet division by building leadership capacity and Value chain development
HOW WE DO IT
Women's Empowerment
Ensuring women's participation in decision making and representation in power structure process
Enhance access to basic services
Providing quality education, essential healthcare, legal aid support and improved water and sanitation practices
Diversified and sustainable livelihoods
Promoting agricultural farming, disaster preparedness, livelihood security, access to finance and micro-enterprise as means of income
Advocacy for strengthening development efforts
Knowledge management and dissemination with relevant actors and the government of Cameroon
WHY IT WORKS
Tailored services
Providing needs-based support and services following careful analysis of each community
Single frontline staff
Trained persons ensure a holistic approach that delivers a comprehensive set of services
Closing the gap
Serving the most marginalised communities that otherwise have no access to basic services
