We strengthen economic resilience by providing vocational training, microenterprise support, cash-for-work opportunities, and market-driven employment initiatives.
In a country where economic instability continues to disrupt lives, CEI focuses on empowering individuals and families to rebuild their livelihoods with dignity and sustainability. Our approach prioritizes skills development, income generation, and long-term resilience over short-term aid.
Skills and Vocational Training
We deliver targeted vocational training programs aligned with market demand—from tailoring and carpentry to IT and mobile repair—ensuring participants acquire practical, job-ready skills. Women and youth are especially prioritized to reduce dependency and boost self-reliance.
Microenterprise and Business Start-Up Support
CEI nurtures small-scale entrepreneurs by offering startup grants, mentoring, and business literacy sessions. Many participants go on to open community-based services and expand household income through sustainable ventures.
Cash-for-Work and Labor-Based Programs
For households in critical need, CEI offers short-term cash-for-work initiatives that provide immediate income while contributing to community infrastructure, such as irrigation canals, footpaths, or school repairs. These programs inject cash into fragile local economies and foster collective ownership.
Market Linkages and Private Sector Engagement
Our employment models are market-driven and collaborative. CEI actively connects trained youth with private employers, facilitates apprenticeship placements, and supports producer groups to access fair markets. This helps bridge the gap between skills supply and economic demand.
Ultimately, our livelihoods strategy is about enabling Afghan communities to thrive—not just survive—in the face of adversity. By promoting self-employment, financial independence, and resilient local markets, we contribute to lasting socio-economic recovery across the country.
