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The Pillar

Strategic Focus

Driving sustainable economic independence, reducing poverty, and boosting local supply chains by training micro-entrepreneurs and supporting traditional trades.

  • Artisan certification and startup toolkit distribution
  • SME incubation, business clinics and market access
  • Farmer, fisherfolk and agribusiness empowerment
  • Community value-addition processing units
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Skills to Livelihoods

Artisan Artisanal Certification Program (The Skilled Artisans Project)

Formally training, testing and certifying informal sector artisans, then equipping them with tools to launch their businesses.

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NVTI Certification

Partnering with the National Vocational Training Institute (NVTI) to formally train, test, and certify informal sector artisans — mechanics, plumbers, hairdressers and tailors.

  • Mechanics
  • Plumbers
  • Hairdressers
  • Tailors
Enterprise Support

Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Incubation

Training local business owners and linking them directly with markets so their enterprises can grow.

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Business Clinics

Organizing training workshops covering financial literacy, bookkeeping, digital marketing, and regulatory compliance (GRA, FDA, GSA) for local business owners.

  • #FinancialLiteracy
  • #Bookkeeping
  • #DigitalMarketing
  • #RegulatoryCompliance
Agriculture & Fisheries

Agricultural / Fisheries & Agribusiness Empowerment

Supporting smallholder farmers and fisherfolk to raise production, cut losses and earn more from their trade.

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Farmer / Fishermen Support Initiatives

Providing smallholder farmers with climate-resilient seeds, modern fertilizers, and mechanical tools. Providing fisherfolk with training and financial support to increase their returns.

  • Climate-Resilient Seeds
  • Modern Fertilizers
  • Mechanical Tools
  • #RegulatoryCompliance

Value-Addition Processing Units

Setting up community-level processing hubs (e.g., gari processing, shea butter extraction, oil palm mills) to reduce post-harvest losses.

  • Gari Processing
  • Shea Butter Extraction
  • Oil Palm Mills