Livelihoods

Disability and poverty are tightly interlinked, but disability inclusion often remains on the sidelines of poverty reduction programmes

Key elements for successful poverty reduction and livelihood programmes include enhancing the opportunities of persons with disabilities to adopt diverse livelihood strategies, empowerment of persons with disabilities to have their voices heard and to gain control in their own lives, and promoting security and appropriate coping mechanisms to reduce vulnerability and to increase their resilience.

The pillar aims for PWDs with low or no income have equal access to sustain their livelihood through dignified work, businesses and other income generating activities.