Livelihood

Sustainable Livelihoods for Lasting Change

Economic empowerment lies at the heart of lasting development. In many of the rural and tribal areas where Dhara Sansthan works, lack of employment opportunities and seasonal migration often push families into cycles of poverty. Our livelihood initiatives are designed to provide sustainable income-generating options that enable individuals, especially women and youth, to lead self-reliant and dignified lives.

Dhara Sansthan promotes a wide range of livelihood interventions tailored to local needs and resources. We work with women’s self-help groups, smallholder farmers, artisans, and informal workers to build their capacities and link them to markets, financial services, and government schemes. Our programs include support for organic farming, poultry rearing, handicrafts, and home-based enterprises.

Through vocational training, skill-building workshops, and business mentorship, we help individuals start or expand their income-generating activities. Special emphasis is placed on women’s economic empowerment, with targeted programs to help rural women access microcredit, develop enterprises, and become financially literate.

Additionally, Dhara Sansthan facilitates exposure visits, market linkages, and buyer-seller meets to connect rural producers with mainstream markets. By promoting entrepreneurship and inclusive economic growth, we help reduce dependency and build community resilience.

Our livelihood initiatives not only improve household incomes but also promote social inclusion and gender equity. When individuals earn with dignity, families thrive, and communities move forward. At Dhara Sansthan, we see livelihoods as more than a source of income—they are a pathway to freedom, dignity, and a better future.