Self-Sustainability projects are designed to help those in desperate poverty generate a self-sustaining income to provide for their children and/or community.
Both self-sustainability projects and microfinance loans have a long-term impact on the communities that care for orphans and prevent children from falling victim to the evils of child trafficking.
Self-sustainability
Agriculture and Animals
Farms containing livestock and produce help to create sustainable living for an orphan care ministry.
Families can generate an income through poultry projects, heifer farms, sheep shearing, fish ponds
and goat ranches. Homegrown produce provides food and nourishment for the children while
offering a product that can be sold at the local market.
Transportation
There is a great need for transportation all over the world. This need creates an opportunity
for our partners to generate self-sustaining income by providing transportation in their areas.
A bus, or mini-bus, can be used to transport tourists, large groups and everyday citizens
from place to place for a fare. The proceeds from each fare collected are poured back
into the orphan care ministry.
Vocational Training
Vocational skills are extremely important for financial independence. This training equips
individuals with the skills, knowledge and resources needed to be productive and
self-sufficient. For women, this income is significant in helping provide for their children
and guard against human trafficking.
Microfinance
There are many ways we help to keep children out of cycles of poverty and human trafficking.
One way is to provide small loans to individuals who have orphans in their care. These loans
help to start businesses, raise crops, etc. It is amazing what a small loan can accomplish!
