Our Work
Our goal at SustainMe is to lift vulnerable women and their families out of poverty. We achieve our goal through Economic Empowerment, Women’s Rights, Health and Nutrition to list just a few examples.
Empowerment
Skills
Rights
At SustainMe, our Economic Empowerment Program is designed to uplift vulnerable women, girls and their families by providing the financial resources, skills, and mentorship needed to create sustainable livelihoods.
Microfinance and Financial Inclusion; through access to microfinance, we offer startup capital, seed grants, and village banking opportunities. These resources empower women including widows, survivors of domestic violence, women living with disabilities, single mothers, grandmothers to start small businesses and engage in income-generating activities, enabling them to provide for their children and break the cycle of poverty.
Mentorship; Mentorship is at the heart of our approach. We guide women and their families on their journey toward success, offering personalized, one-on-one mentorship to ensure business growth and long-term stability. This hands-on support helps every woman understand her business model, achieve growth milestones, and care for her family with confidence.
Livelihood Development; Empowering vulnerable women and young mothers to build sustainable livelihoods is central to our mission. At SustainMe, we support women to start and grow small businesses and agricultural enterprises that generate daily income. These income streams help them provide for their families—ensuring access to food, medical care, education, and other basic needs.
We believe every woman deserves the opportunity to earn a dignified living and create a better future for herself and her children.
By combining financial access, skills development, and mentorship, our Economic Empowerment Program creates a supportive environment where women and girls can thrive economically, foster sustainable livelihoods, and transform their futures.
Our Women’s Rights Program is dedicated to advocating for and protecting their rights, ensuring they have the opportunity to live free from discrimination, violence, and inequality.
Through this program, we raise awareness about women’s rights, promote gender equality, and provide support to women and girls facing injustice. We work with communities, policymakers, and stakeholders to create safe spaces where women and girls can thrive.
Our approach includes:
- Advocacy: Amplifying the voices of women and girls to influence policies and practices that uphold their rights.
- Awareness Campaigns: Educating communities about issues such as gender-based violence, child marriage, and equal opportunities in education and employment.
- Support Services: Offering legal aid, counseling, and referral services to women and girls in need.
The Women’s Rights Program complements our holistic mission of empowering women and girls through socioeconomic opportunities, fostering a world where their rights are respected, protected, and celebrated.
Health and Nutrition is a very important aspect of the family’s well-being and success. Poor health has adverse effects on the performance of the women and their families. It often ends up reducing household income since more family savings have to be spent on medical care.
SustainMe provides the women and their families with basic healthcare, preventive information, and nutrition support. This includes medical treatment for the women and children, sensitization and health awareness, nutritional classes and supplements, hygiene, and sanitation.
We believe that families that are healthy can grow their livelihoods and in the long run improve on their household incomes.
Education and SKills
Our Education and Skills Program empowers vulnerable women, girls, and families through access to quality learning, literacy support, and practical vocational training. We believe education is key to breaking the cycle of poverty and protecting girls from gender-based violence.
What We Do:
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Skills Training: Business, entrepreneurship, and vocational training tailored to local needs, using easy-to-follow manuals to help women start and grow sustainable businesses.
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Literacy & Reading: Through our Elsom Community Library, Reading on the Wheel (ROW), and One Book Every Day (OBED) campaigns, we promote literacy among girls and children with disabilities in hard-to-reach areas.
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Education Sponsorship: We support the most vulnerable girls with school fees, uniforms, meals, and scholastic materials—helping them stay in school and thrive.
Through this program, we’re building brighter futures, one learner at a time.
