People building practical livelihood and enterprise skills

People can strengthen economic independence and turn useful ideas into resilient livelihoods.

Supporting skills development, entrepreneurship, workforce participation, financial capability, and sustainable livelihood opportunities that strengthen economic independence.

CDG works with communities and local institutions to strengthen capacity, expand opportunity, and develop practical solutions that can last beyond a single activity.

What the work can include

  • Skills development and workforce participation
  • Entrepreneurship and business planning
  • Financial capability and sustainable livelihoods
  • Locally defined outcomes and responsibilities
People collaborating through a community program
A child reached through community support

How we work

Sustainable change is achieved with communities, not simply for communities.

01

Define together

Engage communities as active partners in defining priorities and shaping solutions.

02

Strengthen capacity

Equip people and institutions with the knowledge, skills, systems, and tools needed to sustain progress.

03

Learn and improve

Use practical knowledge, experience, and relevant evidence to strengthen results.