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In Action: Local organisations support livelihoods for PWDsThe basic necessities of food, water, clothing, shelter, education, health care and a means of providing for these things is part of what makes us human.
cbm’s local partner organisations are successfully addressing the livelihoods issue for PWDs in a variety of ways. Some examples of this includes:
- job training/skills training/training in a trade
- self-employment schemes for PWDs
- creation of businesses run by and staffed by PWDs
- helping PWDs access microfinance schemes
- livelihood start up grants for PWDs and their families
- agricultural training for PWDs
- supporting advocacy work for safe, accessible, and quality working conditions for PWDs
- support for a PWD’s right to work
- community led and operated child care facilities for mothers of children with disabilities, which allows them free time to bring in income
Often local partner organisations will offer vocational training to people during the rehabilitation process which can take weeks to months. At the end of the rehabilitation, the person leaves with an income generating new skill and a healthier life. One skill taught to persons with disabilities is the art of making furniture. Some others skills may include fish net weaving, sewing, therapeutic massage, incense stick making, prosthetic device manufacturing, optical lens production and even beautician skills. In some projects young adults – seniors in secondary school – are given vocational training so that when they leave school they can immediately generate an income to support themselves or to contribute to their household income.
Story of Economic Empowerment
A shining example of livelihood creation and economic empowerment is the cbm-supported National Federation of Cooperatives of Persons with Disabilities in the Philippines. The Federation represents about 15 Cooperatives from different locations in the country, and the main objective is to provide livelihood for persons with disabilities while providing high quality products and services to the public. The main production is in school chairs and desks, but includes other business ventures owned and managed by persons with disabilities. Since the Federation was founded in 1998, they have secured contracts with the Department of Education and are now recognized by various institutions nationally and internationally. Read more at www.nfcpwd.coop.
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