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Water security is essential for the well-being of rural communities, ensuring access to safe and sufficient water for drinking, agriculture, and sanitation. This is vital for the region's health, food security, and economic development. As climate change and water scarcity challenges intensify, adopting effective water management practices that enhance natural capital is crucial for building resilience. Our Sustainable Livelihood Programme, in partnership with Gram Vikas, is actively addressing water security challenges in Odisha. The programme strengthens water security through capacity building, participatory planning, and reinforcing community institutions and infrastructure. Through the Sustainable Livelihood Programme, Gram Vikas recently explored an innovative way to disseminate knowledge and raise awareness through wall paintings. These artworks, displayed across 12 villages in the Daringbada block, highlight the importance of rainwater harvesting, efficient irrigation practices, and maintaining clean water sources. They are more than just art—they are powerful tools for storytelling and spreading vital information, serving as visual reminders to enhance water security through community efforts. Artist: Mr. Ajay Kumar Baral Here is a glimpse of this unique initiative #SustainableLivelihoodProgramme #WaterSecurity #RuralDevelopment #ArtForChange

Empowering rural youth with skills, mentoring, and opportunities to enhance their livelihoods is important for community development. This International Youth Day, we celebrate the milestones of a young agri entrepreneur from Ahmednagar who, after receiving training as part of our programme partnership with The Agri-Entrepreneur Growth Foundation (AEGF), is actively working with his farming community to elevate their livelihoods. These young entrepreneurs showcase new agricultural technologies and practices to local farmers, boosting crop productivity, improving livelihoods, and inspiring others to explore new opportunities. As part of the Sustainable Livelihood Programme, we are committed to collective efforts in creating relevant skill development opportunities for rural, semi-urban, and urban youth across India with trade-specific and soft skills. This helps them integrate into structured work environments and offers comprehensive assistance to first-time job seekers, aspiring entrepreneurs, and youth with disabilities. #InternationalYouthDay2024 #SkillDevelopment #Youth

The Sustainable Livelihood Programme creates a ripple effect, driving lasting impact in rural communities through knowledge sharing, and empowering rural communities. Our partnership with Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR) builds on intentional and focused efforts to amplify this impact! 🌱 #WomenAtWork #SustainableLivelihoodProgramme

Since 2011, we have been working with Samaj Pragati Sahayog to implement the Sustainable Livelihood Programme in pockets of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Our collective work has been strengthening economic security among the rural communities of the region. While data quantifies the progress, it is stories of people like Pushpabai that capture the essence of what we do in making community members self-reliant. Pushpabai’s journey highlights her enhanced leadership skills, and improved decision-making capabilities in becoming financially secure while also boosting her community’s confidence in identifying new livelihood opportunities. Such meaningful stories make the impact of our work with partners across the country even more special. #SustainableLivelihoodProgramme #RuralDevelopment #CommunityDevelopment #WomenRoleModel #WomenLeadership #WomenEmpowerment

Just as we require skills and capacity training to advance in our careers, rural communities in India also need access to knowledge and training to diversify and enhance their income sources. Diversifying economic activities strengthens the resilience and stability of livelihoods, especially among vulnerable rural communities. A multiple-income or basket of livelihood approach fosters economic stability and well-being. The economic, social, and ecological impacts of this approach can be observed at national, regional, and household levels. Our Sustainable Livelihood Programme introduces rural communities to the basket of livelihood approach. #SustainableLivelihoodProgramme #EconomicStability #LivelihoodDiversification #BasketofLivelihood

The Zero Project & Youth4Jobs Foundation is delighted to announce the Zero Project India Conference 2024 (#ZeroConIndia24)! Save the date: September 19-20, 2024! The Leela Hotel, Gurugram, Haryana (Delhi - NCR) Get In touch if you have further questions or you are interested in participating at the Zero Project India Conference 2024.🌎 The Zero Project India Conference 2024 is curated by the @zeroprojectorg and @youth4jobsfoundation in collaboration with The Hans Foundation and Axis Bank Foundation ----------------------------------------- 📌 Image Description: Alt text describes images for people who can’t see them. Header: The top of the poster features the Zero Project logo with the tagline "For a world with zero barriers." Main Content: Title: "Building Bridges between Global Networks and Innovations" Event Name: "Zero Project India Conference 2024" Date and Location: "September 19-20, 2024" - "The Leela Hotel, Gurugram, Haryana (Delhi - NCR)" Hashtag: "#ZeroConIndia24" Footer: Lead Partner: Youth4Jobs Foundation logo In Collaboration With: The Hans Foundation logo Axis Bank Foundation logo #ZeroConIndia24 #ZeroBarriers #AccessibilityForAll #NewDelhiEvents #SaveTheDate #UNCRPD #Innovation #Inclusion #Disability #Innovation #GlobalNetworks #EarlyChildhoodIntervention #WomenEntrepreneurs #InclusiveUniversities #Youth4Jobs #TheHansFoundation #axisbankfoundation R Sameer Nair Rajesh Khanna Madhavi Gupta Himanshu Mittal Meera Shenoy Jyothi Bezawada

Rural livelihood is generally synonymous with farm-based livelihood. However, the surrounding conditions and the aspirations of youth from rural communities often urge them to seek diverse career paths alongside agriculture. Understanding and addressing the varied livelihood aspirations of rural communities is vital for the inclusive development of a community. On World Youth Skills Day, we celebrate the potential of young people and emphasize the importance of equipping them with employable skills that make them future-ready. At Axis Bank Foundation, the Sustainable Livelihood Programme bridges this gap through: 🗺️ Comprehensive Guidance: First-time job seekers receive robust support and community networks, fostering confidence and adaptability. 📈 Entrepreneurial Training: Aspiring entrepreneurs gain specialized training in business planning, market insights, and financial management, empowering them to establish and grow micro-enterprises. 🌟 Enterprise Development: The Enterprise Development Programme supports rural artisans and entrepreneurs, driving economic growth. The programme prioritizes tailored support for Persons with Disabilities through customized training modules, sensitization workshops with employers, and career counseling, ensuring equal opportunities for career advancement. Youth4Jobs Foundation, AnudipFoundation Delhi, TRRAIN (TRUST FOR RETAILERS & RETAIL ASSOCIATES OF INDIA),Generation India, Bright Future, AKRSP-India and Creative Dignity #WorldYouthSkillsDay #SustainableLivelihoodsProgramme #RuralDevelopment #YouthEmpowerment #Entrepreneurship

The Kharif season has started, a crucial time for farmers in India as they begin sowing various crops with the arrival of the monsoon. Ensuring a successful Kharif season involves reducing production costs, boosting productivity, and maximizing price realization. This balance is key to the viability of agriculture in rural communities. Agricultural productivity hinges on soil quality, high-quality seeds and fertilizers, knowledge of best farming practices, and timely credit access. Financial viability depends on the cost of inputs, credit, labor, and market prices. Through our Sustainable Livelihood Programme, farmers are encouraged to find efficient solutions like buying seeds and fertilizers in bulk to save money, using scientific farming methods, and pooling their produce through Farmer Producer Groups to get better market prices. Our projects are co-designed with communities, starting with an in-depth understanding of local challenges, opportunities, and aspirations. Here’s wishing a successful Kharif Cropping season to our communities. #KharifSeason #AgriculturalProductivity #RuralCommunities #SustainableLivelihoodProgramme #CommunityDevelopment

#ExcitingNews Today, we launched the Enterprise Development Programme for NextGen Artisans in partnership with #CreativeDignity as part of the Sustainable Livelihood Programme. Over the next three years, this initiative will empower 300+ rural artisans and artisan entrepreneurs with essential digital, business and market development skills. Dhruvi Shah, ET & CEO - Axis Bank Foundation, Meera Goradia, Co-Chair - #CreativeDignity and Toolika Gupta, Director - IICD-Indian Institute of Crafts And Design spoke about the initiative and highlighted how the programme will equip young artisan entrepreneurs across various parts of rural India with the essential knowledge to thrive in the arts and craft sector. Through targeted training workshops, participants will gain expertise in digital tools, business practices, and market access, enabling them to expand their businesses online and create stable income opportunities. #SustainableLivelihoodProgramme #RuralDevelopment #DigitalSkills #BusinessSkills #ArtisanEntrepreneurs #SustainableGrowth

Our Sustainable Livelihood Programme with Bharat Rural Livelihoods Foundation and the MGNREGA Cell - Government of Maharashtra (GoM) boosts income of rural families through the High Impact Mega Watershed Project. Earlier this week, we attended a workshop with Bharat Rural Livelihoods Foundation, MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, Ministry of Rural Development and our civil society partners in the programme. The workshop was a direction setting discussion that delved into programme details and highlighted the significance of collaborations We look forward to more such sessions that highlight crucial insights and strengthen our resolve! #AxisBankFoundation #SustainableLivelihoodProgramme #WatershedManagement #RuralLivelihoods #Collaboration