Enterprise Promotion For Sustainable Development (EP4SD)
Aide et Action (AEA) is implementing vocational training and microenterprise promotion projects in Meghalaya and Assam, focusing on transforming the lives of youth and women.
The “Enterprise promotion for Sustainable Development” (EP4SD) jointly with ASRLMs and MSRLS aims to improve the living conditions and future prospects of 10,800 youths in 2 districts (Biswanath and Dibrugarh) of Assam and 2 districts (Ribhoi and East Khasi Hills) of Meghalaya.
- Duration : 2021 – 2025
- Donor : Childaid Network (Germany), BMZ
- Location : 2 districts (Biswanath and Dibrugarh) of Assam and 2 districts (Ribhoi and East Khasi Hills) of Meghalaya.
- School dropout and BPL youth of ages 18-35 years, 50% women
- Existing Self Help Group members, 75% women.
- Enhancement of Vocational Skills of Youths.
- Enhancement of Technical and Entrepreneurial Skills of SHG members.
- Promotion of Micro Enterprises.
- Access to Schemes, Credit & Market Linkages.
- 4502 youths (Men – 1075, Women – 3427) have been trained on vocational skills out of which 1830 are self-employed, 489 are wage employed and 371 youth have set up micro-enterprises.
- 6096 SHG members (Men–65, Women– 6031) have been trained on need-based skills, out of which 35% have reported an increase in income by 40% post-training.
- 356 enterprises of SHG members have been promoted (341 individual enterprises and 15 group enterprises).
- 80% of individuals trained have reported an increase in the average per capita annual household income by atleast 50%.
Our Impact So Far
Reaching out to the unreached…
4,800 Youth Trained
Empowering young individuals to become self-reliant and successful entrepreneurs
32,400 Indirect Beneficiaries
Impacting families and communities through the success of the trained youth.
6,000 SHG members from Low-Income Families Capacitated
Providing support and opportunities for families in need through our initiatives.
Focus on Native Sectors and Skill Development
Our approach is community-driven, based on extensive consultations and assessments in Assam and Meghalaya. We emphasize native sectors and build SHG capacities in areas with the highest interest and potential
Electrical Repairs and Housewiring
Training in electrical repairs to meet local demand and empower individuals to start their own businesses.
Fashion Designing & Tailoring
Providing skills in tailoring to enable participants to create and sell their own garments.
Beauty & Wellness
Offering training in beauty and personal care to support aspiring professionals in their entrepreneurial journeys.
Business Development Support
Equipping individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to establish and grow successful enterprises in their communities.
Bridging the Gaps
While government initiatives often overlook school dropouts and the rural poor, our project fills this gap by offering vocational training that is accessible and relevant to these communities
Identify skills gaps and training needs through community consultations and assessments.
Provide relevant skills and knowledge to support entrepreneurial ambitions.
Facilitate the establishment of successful microenterprises for long-term economic independence.