Transforming Lives
DGVS focuses on stabilizing and promoting existing livelihoods portfolio of the poor through its three pillars –
- ‘vulnerability reduction’ and ‘livelihoods enhancement’ through deepening/enhancing and expanding existing livelihoods options and tapping new opportunities in farm and non-farm sectors;
- ‘employment’ – building skills for the job market outside; and
- ‘enterprises’ – nurturing self-employed and entrepreneurs (for micro-enterprises).
DGVS’s Livelihood Objective and Approach
- Address issues pertaining to sustainable natural resources management and livelihood in the target area, with a focus on hunger, food sovereignty and access to safe water leading to better quality of life
- Promoting and Nurturing Community Based Institutions
- Piloting innovative livelihood models
- Promoting low cost interventions and use of local raw materials
- Promoting appropriate technology with indigenous knowledge.
- Constructive collaboration with Government and other Mainstream Institutions.
