STAIRS CBO

Programs

Learn a skill. Join a savings group. Get legal support.

Learn a skill that pays

A new sewing or farming skill doesn't pay rent by itself. A mother also needs money to buy supplies and get started.

  • Hands-on training in trades people can get hired or start a business with: tailoring, agribusiness, catering
  • Basic computer and phone skills for online work like data entry and freelance jobs

Join a savings group

Every training course comes with a savings group attached, so a certificate turns into an actual paycheck, not just a piece of paper.

  • Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs), small savings groups where members save together and take turns borrowing

These are part of a bigger plan. See our full approach →