Donor: Save the Children

Duration: September 2005 - September 2006

Region: Yevlakh, Goranboy, Ganja, Samukh, Khanlar, Shamkir, Tovuz, Gazakh, Agstafa

Results and Achievements:

• Enhanced the skills of community activists in 6 Star communities, while fostering development in other communities through the support of Star communities, and facilitated the implementation of social-infrastructure projects.
• Provided support to 92 entrepreneurs to enhance their production skills, access to credit, and understanding of business practices.
• Facilitated the acquisition of professional skills by 30 young artisans.
• Assisted 30 entrepreneurs in diversifying their income streams by establishing their own businesses.
• Offered direct financial support to 12 community members.
• Provided business advice and assistance to 147 community members.
• Focused on lending to organizations by supporting 21 entrepreneurs and business workers.