For many community members, SWRGN’s work has
opened doors that once seemed permanently closed.
They were taught the importance of documentation,
budgeting, and financial planning. They learnt to report
service delivery issues confidently. A doctor’s visit
provided knowledge on family planning, empowering
women to take control of their health.
Young people gained livelihood skills and learned to
participate in local meetings a major shift in a commu
nity where youths once felt excluded.

School interventions led to one of the most remarkable
outcomes: teenage pregnancies dropped dramatically,
from an average of seven per year to just one in 2024.
For one youth, the impact became personal:
“The trainings gave me the courage to take a US$7,500
loan to start my horticulture business. Now others want
to follow my example.”
He hopes for improved market access and training to
diversify into crops such as cucumbers and broccoli