Since 1998
Empowering Communities Since 1998
Our Livelihood Program focuses on empowering vulnerable communities through comprehensive skill development training, income-generating activities, and micro-enterprise support. We work with distressed women, youth, ultra-poor families, and marginalized groups to create sustainable pathways out of poverty.
Since 1998, we have helped thousands of families achieve economic self-reliance through tailored interventions that build on local potentials and resources.
Families Supported
Integrated approaches to create sustainable livelihoods
Vocational training in tailoring, handicrafts, poultry, livestock, and small business management.
Access to small loans for income-generating activities with flexible repayment terms.
Support for small business setup, product development, and market linkages.
Connecting producers with markets, buyers, and fair trade opportunities.
Women-led groups for collective savings, mutual support, and peer learning.
Training on financial management, savings, budgeting, and investment.
Comprehensive training to build marketable skills and increase income
Duration: 3 months
200+ trained annually
Duration: 2 months
150+ trained annually
Duration: 1 month
300+ trained annually
Duration: 2 months
250+ trained annually
Duration: 1 month
100+ trained annually
Duration: 1 month
400+ trained annually
Duration: 2 months
120+ trained annually
Duration: 1 month
200+ trained annually
Real stories of individuals who have achieved economic independence
"I started with a small loan from TUS to buy a sewing machine. Now I have my own tailoring shop employing two other women. My children go to school, and we have a better life."
Fatema Begum
Mymensingh Sadar
"After TUS training, I started a small poultry farm with 50 chickens. Now I have 500 birds and supply eggs to the local market. My income has tripled."
Rahim Mia
Bhaluka
"I learned nakshi katha stitching from TUS. Now I train other women and sell our products in city fairs. We've formed a cooperative of 20 women."
Shahina Akter
Trishal
Our Self-Help Group model brings women together to save collectively, access credit, and support each other's livelihoods. Each group of 15-20 women meets weekly to save, discuss challenges, and plan collective activities.
Comprehensive support for small business development and growth
Assistance with business idea validation, planning, and feasibility studies
Access to seed funding and microloans for business startup
Ongoing mentoring and technical support for business growth
৳5,000 - 25,000
৳25,000 - 1,00,000
Up to ৳10,000
We help our beneficiaries connect with local, regional, and national markets through trade fairs, buyer-seller meets, and direct marketing initiatives.
Regular participation in weekly markets in Mymensingh
Annual participation in Mymensingh Trade Fair
Access to national trade fairs and exhibitions
E-commerce platforms and social media marketing
Key milestones in our livelihood initiatives
Livelihood program started with 50 women in Mymensingh
Reached 1,000 women through self-help groups
Launched micro-credit facility for enterprise development
Established vocational training center in Mymensingh
Program expanded to benefit over 5,000 families
Help us create sustainable livelihoods for more families