TOMORROW VIJANA

Empowering Caregivers living with Children with Disabilities. Through the Bright Future Consortium, funded by Comic Relief and in partnership with Cohere, Tomorrow Vijana has been steadfastly supporting children with disabilities and their caregivers. Over the past six months, the organization has engaged six parent groups of children with disabilities in transformative initiatives to enhance their livelihoods and caregiving capacity. Key achievements include: 1. Comprehensive Training Programs: Caregivers received training in business skills, business planning, and management, equipping them to start and sustain viable income-generating activities. Sessions also focused on agronomic best practices and strategies for managing and overcoming challenges related to their children’s impairments. 2. Innovative Business Ideas: Training sessions facilitated the development of diverse business ideas, including piggery, poultry farming, vegetable cultivation, produce trading, and a revolving fund model. The revolving fund will enable caregivers to borrow at the group level, fostering entrepreneurship while generating small returns for group sustainability. 3. Direct Support for Groups: - One group was provided with the resources and mentorship to establish a piggery project, enabling sustainable income generation. - Another group received revolving fund support to empower individual caregivers to launch or expand personal businesses. 4. Future Plans: The remaining four groups will be supported in the next phase, starting with the 2025 cohort, ensuring a sustainable and phased approach to expanding impact. This partnership not only strengthens the economic resilience of caregivers but also enhances their ability to provide better care and opportunities for their children. By addressing both economic and social barriers, Tomorrow Vijana is fostering a brighter future for children with disabilities and their families.