Economic Development Initiatives
Economic resilience begins with people, skills and opportunity. MCHI envisions practical pathways for local enterprise, skills development and sustainable incomes.
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When communities can develop their own businesses and livelihoods, they gain more freedom to invest in health, education and a secure future.
We approach this priority as part of a larger system, connecting it to community participation, local knowledge and long-term wellbeing.
What we work toward.
Four connected areas guide the direction of this program.
Skills for livelihoods
Support vocational and entrepreneurship skills linked to real local opportunities.
Smallholder resilience
Connect sustainable farming with viable markets and stronger household economies.
Women and youth enterprise
Create space for local creativity, craft, design and economic participation.
Community wellbeing
Strengthen livelihoods in ways that respect culture and environmental needs.
Start local. Think lasting.
A community-led process built around listening, learning and collaboration.
Discover community strengths, assets and economic opportunities.
Encourage skills, enterprise support and partnerships for market access.
Connect financial resilience with food systems, education and wellbeing.
No program works alone.
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