Poverty locks whole generations in precarious living conditions, malnutrition, lack of health care, lack of drinking water, etc., weakening their health condition, hence the proliferation of all kinds of recurring pandemics and disease outbreaks, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. With support from donors, UNEED CANADA is committed to breaking the vicious circle of poverty in developing countries, especially in Africa, by:
- Providing clothing, shoes, food, clean water, mattresses/beddings and shelter to the neediest
- Raising awareness about child labor, female education, youth and women empowerment
- Fostering street children social integration via food-for-work and cash-for-work programs and other breadwinning activities
- Taking care of orphans, disabled children, street children (by providing them food, clothing, education, health).
- Providing food and food kits for the needy
- Advocating and raising awareness about child labor, female education as well as youth and women empowerment
- Enhancing rural and breadwinners livelihoods (by granting micro-credits)
- Supporting subsistence farming initiatives (by providing improved seeds, inputs, tools)