Sustainable Livelihoods Archives

Ukraine: Helping a Displaced Business Owner Get Started

September 19, 2025

Khrystyna is a young Ukrainian woman displaced by the ongoing conflict to a new life in western Ukraine. She enrolled in an IOCC livelihood project and earned her a small grant.

Sofia’s Journey to Self-Sufficiency

July 8, 2025

Sofia runs her own small bakery after receiving business training and a micro-grant through an IOCC program.

Ukraine: Modernizing a Care Home Amid Conflict

June 14, 2025

At a care home in western Ukraine, 220 elderly people found themselves living in deteriorating conditions amid an ongoing conflict.

Ethiopia: Supporting Women with Livelihood Opportunities

June 14, 2025

Things changed for Birtalu when she was selected by a beneficiary committee to receive support from IOCC’s Food Security and Resilience Building Project.

Greece: Equipping Small Businesses for Success

April 14, 2025

Gefsi is a 45-year-old mother of six children, living in the Xanthi region of northern Greece. When the financial crisis hit Greece hard, their business struggled, and they were left with few options.

A Recipe for Success

February 5, 2025

Manolis’s business is one of more than 175 in Greece
that have received new equipment through IOCC.

Jordan: Strengthening Earning Opportunities for People with Disabilities

March 18, 2024

Job-coaching sessions equip women with disabilities and caregivers of children with disabilities with skills and knowledge to help them succeed in the workplace.

Angel’s Success, Made Possible by You

February 27, 2024

"Thanks to IOCC's training, I've started receiving orders, helping cover my family's expenses," Angel shared. YOUR support fuels these transformative journeys for people in need.

Growing Businesses and Promoting Economic Stability in Greece

July 15, 2023

Since 2015, IOCC has helped small agricultural and manufacturing enterprises grow and expand their markets through a special mentoring program.