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Economic Empowerment and Self-Reliance

The Unintended Consequences of Livelihood Programs

“By working closely with the community, women’s empowerment and development organizations can help women and girls understand and identify the risks that might result when attempting to pursue a specific type of economic activity. Organizations should work with beneficiaries to help them pursue the type of work they want, while mitigating potential risks.”

Read the first piece of our GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AND LIVELIHOODS–HOW DO WE DO BETTER? blogger series, in partnership with AidSource. The blog is written by Akhila Kolisetty, JD Candidate, Harvard Law School.

Economic Empowerment and Self-Reliance