Pillar 4 · Our Work
Livelihood &
Employment
Economic independence transforms lives. Auschidys trains 300+ youth with disabilities in market-ready skills, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy — building self-sufficient futures.
Pillar 4 · Our Work
Livelihood & Employment
300+ youth trained in market-ready skills, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy — building self-sufficient futures.
Fund Livelihoods300+
Youth trained
7+
Vocational skills tracks
SDG 8
Decent work alignment
2018
Programme launched
The Programme
Dignity Through
Economic Independence
Youth with disabilities in Kenya face unemployment rates far higher than their peers — not because of a lack of capacity, but because of barriers to training, capital, and markets. The Auschidys Livelihoods pillar directly addresses these barriers through practical, market-linked vocational training and entrepreneurship support.
Our programme is built around real skills with real markets. We partner with local businesses, cooperatives, and government agencies to create pathways from training to employment or self-employment. Every graduate receives business mentorship, financial literacy training, and connections to microfinance — the building blocks of sustainable economic independence.
- 300+ youth with disabilities trained in vocational and market-ready skills
- Vocational training in cooking, arts & crafts, tailoring, gardening, and mechanics
- Entrepreneurship mentorship and business plan development support
- Market linkages — connecting graduates to buyers, employers, and contracts
- Microfinance access through table banking and savings group formation
- Job placement support and internship coordination with private sector
- Digital literacy training for income-generating activities online
Livelihood & Employment
Pillar 4 of 5 · MAPP Framework
How We Work
Our Approach
Skills Training
Practical vocational skills in cooking, tailoring, beadwork, gardening, and mechanics — taught by DIET-trained instructors in accessible settings.
Entrepreneurship
We go beyond skills — training participants in business planning, financial management, pricing, and marketing so they can run sustainable enterprises.
Market Linkages
Auschidys connects graduates to real markets — partner businesses, cooperative buyers, and government procurement opportunities that value inclusive sourcing.
Financial Inclusion
Table banking groups and savings circles give participants access to microfinance, helping them start businesses, manage income, and build assets.
Real Stories
Stories of Independence
Joshua
Joshua joined our livelihoods programme after school. With support from DIET-trained mentors, he trained as a professional chef and has since found stable employment — a journey his family once thought impossible.
Programme Graduate — Tailoring
A cohort of 15 youth with physical disabilities completed our tailoring track and now operate a small collective producing school uniforms for local institutions — generating consistent income.
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