A young beneficiary learns tailoring on a sewing machine
Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment

Skills today. Self-reliance for a lifetime.

Why Livelihoods

Building capacity, not dependency.

Our livelihood projects promote the wellbeing of underprivileged and poor populations by providing employment and business opportunities, healthcare access, and other forms of support. These programs strengthen community capacity to manage poverty conditions.

Livelihoods contribute to food security, prevent dependency, reduce vulnerability, enhance self-reliance, and help beneficiaries build a specific, marketable skill set for the long term.

"I am self-employed and I am really happy that I have also created employment for two more people at my shop, and I am using the skills I learnt at the business training to manage my business."

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GVN Livelihoods Beneficiary Small business owner, Ghana
From Our Beneficiaries

Products, handcrafted with purpose.

Every purchase supports a young entrepreneur trained through our vocational and business programs.

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Shoes

  • Handcrafted leather shoes
  • Eco-friendly sneakers
  • Customized sandals
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Soaps

  • Organic herbal soaps
  • Aromatherapy bath bars
  • Charcoal & clay detox soaps
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Bags

  • Handwoven tote bags
  • Upcycled fabric handbags
  • Durable backpacks
From Our Beneficiaries

Services, delivered with pride.

Trained hands, real trades, supporting families and creating local jobs.

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Hairdressing

  • Professional haircuts & styling
  • Hair coloring & treatments
  • Braiding & protective styles
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Bakery

  • Custom cakes for all occasions
  • Artisan bread & pastries
  • Catering for special events
A mentor guides a young trainee on a sewing machine
Vocational Training

Hands-on trades, taught by hands-on mentors.

From tailoring machines to business ledgers, our vocational training pairs young people with experienced mentors who teach a trade from the ground up, and the entrepreneurial thinking to turn it into a livelihood.

Tailoring Business Training Financial Literacy
Support A Livelihood

Back a young entrepreneur in Ghana.

Sponsor a training slot, order from our beneficiaries, or partner with our livelihoods program.