The income-generating activities (IGA) specifically aim to empower vulnerable families. At Abenezer CarePoint, they have the materials and expertise needed to start and sustain their IGAs. The program will be implemented over time and will involve training sessions, seed funding, and ongoing support for families to help them establish and grow their businesses.

A team of professional staff members will supervise the project and work closely with the families to guarantee its success. The goal of the Abenezer Families Economic Empowerment Project is to engage 25 children’s families in income-generating activities following capacitation through community self-help saving groups. This project will employ various activities, ranging from capacity building and loan availability to motivation and encouragement for the respective families involved in the initiative.

Problem Statements
Abenezer CarePoint has been serving various children and their communities through the sponsorship program. Currently, CarePoint supports 77 children, their siblings, and their families. Abenezer has been providing support and care to vulnerable children and families in the CarePoint for several years. However,
many families are still struggling to improve their livelihoods due to a lack of resources and skills, which prevents them from starting small businesses. This project aims to build on the success of previous programs and provide families with the necessary tools to achieve self-sufficiency and financial stability.

Goals and Objectives
Goal: Create sustainable income-generating activities for the guardians. As a result, the CarePoint graduation will be ensured.

Objectives

• Increase the SHG members’ income by engaging in the business.
• Ensure active participation and leadership of women.
• Assist the SHG Team in working together to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment.
• Empower guardians to prepare for graduations.

Project Description and Activities
The income-generating activity will be implemented over several months, focusing on equipping, organizing, and empowering. Additionally, it will include the following activities.

• Conduct a need assessment to identify families that are most in need
• Determine the types of businesses that would be most viable in the local context.
• Provide training sessions to families on business development, financial management, marketing, and other relevant topics.
• Provide microloans to families to start or grow their businesses.
• Provide ongoing support to families to ensure the success of their businesses, including mentoring, coaching, and access to additional resources.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of the project to ensure that it is meeting its objectives.

Local Contributions
The government/Micro-finance office will provide different training and working places for those who need to be involved in different petty trades. Moreover, the labor cost that the guardians offer to serve the savings group will be considered as a local contribution.

Monitoring & Evaluation
Monitoring: The monitoring of the income-generating activity project proposal through IGA in Abenezer CarePoint will be regularly involved in collecting and analyzing data on project activities, outputs and outcomes. This will include tracking the progress of individual families in the program, as well as monitoring the overall impact of the project on the community. Monitoring will help project managers to identify any issues or areas that need improvement and to make necessary adjustments to ensure that the project stays on track.

Evaluation: The evaluation of the Families Economic Empowerment Project Proposal through IGA in Abenezer CarePoint will involve assessing the project’s overall effectiveness and impact. This will include analyzing data on project outcomes and comparing them to the project’s original goals and objectives. Evaluation will help project managers to determine whether the project was successful in achieving its intended outcomes and identify areas for improvement in future projects.

Reporting
The project implementation review will be reported monthly, quarterly, and annually. by the CarePoint and CHC head office staffs for Sponsors, Government and different stakeholders. Moreover, all activities are closely monitored by project staff, and guardians, if there is a problem with the system, it will be corrected immediately.

Project Description Budget
The budget for this project is $19,751.00, which includes 20% for administration. The budget includes training, organizing the 25 members of the SHG, business skills and financial management training, Seed money, and documentation and evaluation.

The project will be implemented in two phases. The first phase costs $10,286.00, and the second phase will be $9,465.00.