Areas of Focus
Empowering communities through education, healthcare, skills, and sustainable opportunities.
Livelihood Training
At ESAF Global Canada, we aim to transform lives by addressing the root causes of poverty and inequality. Our mission is to empower participants by providing access to resources and opportunities that improve their living standards and quality of life. We are committed to fostering social inclusion, gender equality, and human rights among our target groups.
We envision a holistic transformation of rural and tribal communities, anchored in sustainable economic uplift and social empowerment. Through integrated livelihood interventions and multiple skill training programs, we strive to bring about lasting change.
Focus Areas
Empowering Women and Youth
ESAF Global Canada is dedicated to helping people, especially women and youth, acquire the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to start and grow their own businesses. We offer:
Financial Support : Access to funding to kickstart and sustain businesses.
Market Linkages : Connections to markets that help entrepreneurs thrive.
Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship : Encouragement to address social and environmental challenges through innovative solutions.
Skilling and Livelihood
We enable the poor and marginalized to improve their skills and livelihoods by offering:
Vocational Training : Courses in agriculture, handicrafts, hospitality, beauty, and digital literacy.
Career Guidance : Personalized advice to help participants find suitable career paths.
Job Placement Services : Assistance in securing employment opportunities.
Access to Credit and Social Security : Helping participants protect and enhance their livelihoods through access to financial services.
Healthcare
Millions of rural and tribal regions remain outside the mainstream healthcare landscape. At ESAF Global Canada, our interventions are focused on creating a healthy lifestyle at the grassroots level. We aim to empower frontline health workers in primary care and extend our reach to remote rural villages through community-based health initiatives and the appropriate use of technological platforms like telemedicine.
We envision a future where every individual, regardless of location, has access to quality healthcare. By building the capacity of frontline health workers and promoting preventive health measures, we seek to foster healthier communities across rural and tribal areas.
Focus Areas
Health Awareness and Preventive Measures : Educating communities on health practices that prevent illness and promote well-being.
Community-Based Health Interventions : Delivering primary healthcare directly to those in need through local initiatives.
Promotion of Indigenous Practices : Encouraging the use of traditional health practices that are sustainable and culturally relevant.
Mental Health Awareness : Providing accessible, affordable mental health services through a proactive, community-based approach. Emphasizing preventative and early intervention strategies.
What We Do
Education
At ESAF Global Canada, our mission is to help children from marginalized communities enjoy a happy and healthy childhood. We are committed to the holistic development of children through various interventions, including primary education, health and hygiene awareness, access to better educational opportunities, and ensuring both mental and physical fitness. Our community-based child development strategy emphasizes creating a child-friendly environment by equipping parents, teachers, and community leaders to support the overall growth and development of each child.
We believe that every child deserves a nurturing environment that fosters their potential. By working closely with families, educators, and community leaders, we aim to create spaces where children can thrive, learn, and grow into empowered individuals.
Focus Areas
Education
ESAF Global Canada supports the education and development of children and youth by providing quality and affordable education, from early childhood to higher education. We operate community schools, learning centers, and scholarship programs that offer both formal and non-formal education. We also enhance the skills and motivation of teachers, parents, and community leaders to foster a conducive and child-friendly learning environment.
Leadership Development
We nurture the leadership potential of the poor and marginalized by offering leadership training, coaching, and mentoring. Our programs help participants develop personal, interpersonal, and professional skills, enabling them to lead themselves and others effectively. ESAF also provides platforms and networks for participants to share experiences, learn from each other, and collaborate for social change, encouraging them to become active citizens and agents of change in their communities.
Key Initiatives
Community Schools
Providing education for rural and tribal children in areas without functional schools.
Teacher’s Training
Enhancing the capacity of educators to deliver quality education.
Parental Education
Equipping parents with the knowledge and skills to support their children’s development.
School Interventions
Implementing programs that improve the educational environment.
Campaigns
Raising awareness on critical issues such as Child Sexual Abuse, Substance Abuse, and Responsible Internet Usage.
You are the change
Your involvement and contribution of time, effort and funds are the catalysts that have helped us to do so much more than we could have alone. Whether you are a volunteer, donor, sponsor, approving authority or partner, you have a hand in transforming someone’s life somewhere.