Economic Empowerment in Tanzania and Uganda

LCD with the support of the EU is working with Tanzania Cheshire Foundation and the National Council of Cheshires Services of Uganda to address the problem of social exclusion of persons with disabilities and their limited access to employment opportunities. Through a 3 year project persons with disabilities in Dodoma, Budaka and Buikwe Districts will receive relevant skills and business training or support for self employment via micro-credit schemes. This will be accompanied by sensitization of potential employers in the informal and formal sectors, training institutes, local communities and government. We will also address the issue of low self esteem of PWDs and access to information regarding careers, job vacancies and other income generating opportunities which is limited at best and usually not tailored to meet the needs of PWDs. This gap will be met by establishing Livelihood Resource Centres (LRCs) where persons with disabilities can receive life skills, basic literacy and IT skills training, and vocational training, as well as providing a focal point for access to the relevant job information and a space to meet and share experiences. We will also provide outreach services from the LRCs and work with local community disabled peoples groups and incorporate a livelihoods component as well as supporting them to self manage micro-insurance and savings schemes.  

Livelihood Reseource Centre contact details:

Project Manager

Hotel Fifty Six, Near Bunge

 P.O. Box 1441, Dodoma Tanzania

 Tel: 026 2321303

 Email: lrcdom@gmail.com