Sustainable livelihood programmes offer people in extreme poverty a gateway out of the cycle of economic deprivation.

According to the most recent figures, over 736 million people in the world live on less than $1.90 a day. In the context of the global population, that is roughly 10% of the world population.

What is Muntada Aid Doing?

Muntada Aid is working with some of the poorest communities in Niger and Mali, where we provide people living in urban centres with small commercial vehicles, vocational training to young people (mobile repair, office management and seamstress courses and equipment to young women in Sahel region.

Breaking the Cycle of Extreme Poverty

The most marginalised communities are even more exposed to climate change and economic and political changes in these countries. We aim to allow people to build sustainable livelihood programmes by providing them with opportunities within their communities.

These are some of the programmes we are currently delivering in Niger and Mali.

Motorised 3-wheelers for commercial cargo

Muntada Aid is providing motorised 3-wheelers cargo vehicles to help disadvantaged families in urban towns in Niger and Mali. The scheme, which was launched in 2024 is has been a real success story. The families that have received these vehicles have seen their economic fortunes change as the average income for each family have seen an increase between £200-£300 per month, which is huge in these countries where average income can be just £100 per month.

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Goat Rearing

Initially, Muntada Aid provide five animals (goats) to farmers in rural communities in Niger. Besides receiving the animals, farmers also acquire basic training to look after goats. We quarterly check on families to see how they are doing and how we can further help their economic situation if needed.

How You Can Help? 

£325 -Will provide a farming family with 5 goats. 

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Why Goat Rearing?

Goats are excellent animals for more challenging climates and are relatively low-maintenance livestock. They offer an excellent alternative source of income that is reliable year-round. Goats have short reproduction cycles allowing for plenty of opportunity for breeding and providing a vital source of income for farmers, who can sell their milk, meat, butter and hides for profit.

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Seamstress Training

We are providing six-month long training in tailoring to women in Niger. At the start of the training we provide women with sewing machines to help them train and establish their business.

How You Can Help? 

£180- Will provide 6 months training and a sewing machine for one person. 

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Vocational and Technical Education in Mali

There are so many reasons behind the growing unemployment in Niger and Mali, including changing economic and technological landscape. The majority of unemployed people seek opportunities in the informal sector, and according to a report by the African Union, almost 80% of the workforce in the whole of Africa works outside the formal sector, but due to a lack of technical training, most people end up in more unpredictable and low earning jobs.

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) improves the skills of the workforce and drives young people towards jobs and careers that offer more economic stability. It allows young people to learn more skills and acquire a broader knowledge base.

Muntada Aid set up a vocational college last year in Mali, providing children with courses that will allow them to build more rewarding businesses and careers.

How You Can Support?

Just £50 of your Sadaqah and Zakat will continue to provide more technical staff and upgrade the centre's training infrastructure.