Food Security and Livelihood

At LIDO, we believe access to sufficient and nutritious food is a basic human right. Yet, vulnerable groups—children, women, persons with disabilities, and the elderly—often face hunger, poverty, and exclusion.

To change this, we partner with communities, government, NGOs, and UN agencies to:

  • Promote modern and sustainable agriculture through training, improved seeds, equipment, and support to farmers and fisherfolk.

  • Provide emergency food assistance to displaced and vulnerable families.

  • Empower youth, women, and low-income earners with skills, startup capital, and opportunities for small businesses.

  • Strengthen community associations for lasting livelihoods and resilience.

Our goal is to reduce hunger, create opportunities, and build dignified, self-reliant communities.

Food Security and Livelihoods

Access to adequate food is a fundamental human right that ensures a healthy and dignified life. Unfortunately, marginalized groups such as children, women, persons with disabilities, and the elderly often remain excluded from this right. Many are forced into begging, worsening street-level vulnerabilities.

To address poverty-related shocks such as hunger, unemployment, insecurity, and harmful cultural perceptions, LIDO is committed to promoting sustainable food systems and livelihood opportunities. This includes strengthening agricultural practices, supporting small-scale enterprises, and empowering vulnerable groups through equal opportunities and inclusive development initiatives.

Working in collaboration with communities, government institutions, NGOs, and UN agencies, LIDO strives to unlock agricultural potential and expand economic opportunities by focusing on the following areas:

1. Agriculture

  • Training farmers in modern and diversified agricultural practices.

  • Supplying improved seeds, livestock, and poultry to organized farmer groups.

  • Providing modern farming equipment to boost agricultural productivity.

  • Delivering emergency food assistance to IDPs and refugees.

  • Equipping fisherfolk with modern fishing tools.

  • Supporting farmer cooperatives and community-driven agricultural initiatives.

2. Economic Empowerment

  • Offering skills training for youth, women, and low-income earners in business, microfinance, and other income-generating activities.

  • Providing startup capital for vulnerable groups to establish small-scale businesses, farming, or fishing ventures.

  • Facilitating the formation of youth and women’s associations to strengthen collective empowerment and resilience.

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