Livelihoods

Young people represent a significant source of energy, innovation and economic potential. HWW therefore equips young people with skills that translate into real economic opportunity and supports them to acquire practical skills, explore employment pathways, develop enterprises and participate meaningfully in their communities as workers, entrepreneurs, innovators, leaders and agents of change through:

Small businesses and entrepreneurs are critical to local economies, particularly in fragile and underserved communities.

HWW supports individuals and groups to strengthen their ability to establish, manage and grow sustainable enterprises and move from short-term assistance towards sustainable economic participation through:

Agriculture is an important source of food, income and employment for many communities across fragile and rural settings.

HWW supports agricultural livelihoods and community-based economic activity by strengthening skills, production, organization and market opportunities.

Areas of focus include:

People and enterprises need access to appropriate financial services and the knowledge to manage resources effectively.

HWW supports financial inclusion through approaches such as:

People affected by displacement are not simply recipients of assistance. They possess knowledge, networks, leadership and solutions that can contribute to stronger communities.

HWW supports Refugee-Led Organizations (RLOs) to strengthen their capacity, participation and ability to contribute to solutions affecting their communities.

Our approach includes:

Cooperatives can provide communities with a platform to pool resources, improve production, strengthen bargaining power and access markets.

HWW supports cooperative development through:

HWW recognizes that communities facing conflict, displacement and economic exclusion require approaches that strengthen both livelihoods and social relationships.

HWW therefore integrates peacebuilding and social cohesion into appropriate programming, particularly through:

Safe and dignified shelter remains an essential component of humanitarian response.

HWW supports transitional shelter interventions for vulnerable and displaced populations while connecting shelter support to broader community resilience and recovery approaches.