For families living at the margins of survival, the difference between stagnation and progress often comes down to opportunity. Many of the poorest in our communities possess the will, the skills, and the ideas to sustain themselves but without access to even the smallest capital, they remain locked in poverty’s grip.

This pillar provides direct cash grants to enable micro and small businesses among the most disadvantaged households to thrive. Whether it is a market woman needing funds to restock her stall, an artisan unable to replace broken tools, or a young entrepreneur struggling to keep afloat, these grants offer more than financial support; they unlock dignity, agency, and self-reliance.

When the poorest are empowered to generate income, families can afford food, keep their children in school, and cover basic healthcare costs. The ripple effect extends beyond individual households to uplift entire communities. In this way, small grants become seeds of resilience, breaking cycles of poverty, reducing dependency, and fostering local growth.