Livelihoods
Secure livelihoods are the foundation for self-determined development. The people in our projects earn their own income, creating new possibilities together.
Situation
No livelihoods, no prospects.
Would this be a better translation: Over 700 million people worldwide live in extreme poverty. This means they have no leeway to make changes. They live day to day and have no chance to improve their lives.
A look at Africa illustrates the problem: in Malawi, 80 percent of people live from agriculture. Their livelihoods are threatened by poor harvests. Increasingly extreme weather conditions with periods of drought and flooding are causing many people to go hungry. The consequences are dramatic: families lack the money to invest in the future. Often there is not even enough to send the children to school. As a result, they remain trapped in poverty and face a difficult future.
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Our goal is a society in which every person can live a self-determined and dignified life. A good basic education and an income that allows investment in the future create the basis for this and open up possibilities.
Approach
Diverse livelihoods.
Together with our local partner organizations, we promote healthy, diverse nutrition and an income that enables investment in the future. Well-nourished children are more successful in school. Parents with a stable income can provide their children with an education.
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Agriculture
Better yields
Through agricultural training, farmers can improve their yields. For example, in Malawi, people learn how to produce fertilizer using locally available materials. They are taught how to grow seedlings, care for fruit trees, and save their own seeds for the following year.
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Savings and lending groups
Saving creates possibilities
In Zambia, Malawi, Uganda and Bangladesh, we successfully promote savings and lending groups. In Zambia, for example, members put a few centimes into the common fund every week. This money makes it possible to make investments that generate a profit and thus increase the savings contributions. Many parents use their savings to pay their children's school fees. This enables children to finish school.
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Vocational training
Prospects after school
In Peru and Malawi, we promote vocational training for young people. In Peru, students are introduced to various trades as early as secondary school. Our partner organizations work to improve training opportunities in rural areas, providing young people with alternatives to studying in the big city or pursuing agriculture. This improves the economic situation of families and the entire region.
"With the right knowledge, a small field becomes a secure income - and hope becomes reality."
Jean-Pierre Patzig
Program Manager Zambia and Malawi (100%)
Impact
Every donation to create livelihoods has a long-term impact.
2,300 farming families can harvest more.
Small farmers learn in a practical way how to use their skills, accessible tools, and materials to increase their yields.
8,000 savings and lending groups are creating new prospects for the future.
The money saved together enables investment in the future and provides security.
3,500 pregnant women and mothers of young children have a vegetable garden
Their training includes vegetable cultivation and information on a balanced diet for the whole family.
Possibilitieschange lives
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Quality and transparency
Our certificates oblige us to maintain high standards.
We carry out our global aid projects not only with great dedication but also with the highest standards of quality and transparency to ensure your donation has the greatest impact. This is confirmed by various certifications, and through the KoGe umbrella organization, ena is accredited with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).
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Transparency
ZEWO seal of approval
The most established donation seal of approval in Switzerland guarantees that the use of donations at ena is transparent and effective.
Quality
ISO 9001:2015
The ISO 9001:2015 certification attests that our aid organization complies with quality and organizational standards and is constantly developing these further.
Responsibility
CHS Alliance
The CHS Alliance sets global standards for humanitarian aid and development cooperation and monitors compliance with these standards. ena's CHS certification confirms the quality and accountability of our work.
Relevance
SDC
Our long-standing cooperation with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) as part of the umbrella organization KoGe ensures that we are a professional partner.
About us
Effective emergency aid and development cooperation.
As a relief organization, we provide life-changing opportunities worldwide through effective, straightforward assistance. We are committed to both short- and medium-term emergency aid, as well as long-term development cooperation. Based on mutual respect and an understanding of local needs, we focus primarily on livelihoods, education, health, and peace. The responsible and impactful use of entrusted donations is confirmed by the ZEWO quality seal and our commitment to the standards of the CHS Alliance.