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What We Do

Creating Pathways to Flourishing.

At Alleviate, We Believe Lasting Change Happens When People and Communities Have Access to The Knowledge, Resources, Opportunities, And Support They Need to Build Healthy and Hopeful Lives. Our Work Brings Together Six Interconnected Initiatives Addressing Some of The Most Important Foundations of Human Wellbeing and Community Development: Healthcare. Water, Sanitation & Hygiene. Livelihoods & Skills. Financial Inclusion. Agriculture & Food Security. Christian Discipleship. Together, These Initiatives Form an Integrated Approach to Community Transformation Addressing People’s Physical, And Spiritual Needs.

Our Approach

We Don’t Just Respond to Needs. We Help Build Pathways to Resilience. Communities Face Challenges That Are Deeply Connected.

Poor Health Can Affect Livelihoods. Lack Of Clean Water Can Affect Education and Wellbeing. Limited Economic Opportunities Can Increase Vulnerability. Food Insecurity Can Affect Health and Household Stability. Lack Of Financial Access Can Make It Difficult for Families to Invest in Their Future.

That Is Why Alleviate Takes a Holistic Approach.

We Work Alongside Communities to Strengthen the Foundations That Enable Individuals and Families to Live with Greater Health, Dignity, Opportunity, Resilience, And Hope.

Our Six Initiatives

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene

Water, Sanitation, And Hygiene Are Fundamental to Health, Dignity, And Quality of Life. Our Wash Initiative Works to Improve Access to Safe Water, Sanitation Facilities, Hygiene Education, And Community-Based Solutions That Promote Healthier Living Environments. We Support:

  • Access To Safe and Reliable Water
  • Sanitation Improvement
  • Hygiene Education and Awareness
  • Handwashing And Healthy Hygiene Practices
  • School Wash Initiatives
  • Sustainable Water and Sanitation Solutions
  • Community Ownership and Participation


To Help Create Communities Where Everyone Can Access Safe Water, Adequate Sanitation, And the Knowledge Needed to Maintain Healthy Hygiene Practices.

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Agriculture & Food Security

Agriculture Plays a Vital Role in Food Security, Household Income, And Community Development. Our Agriculture & Food Security Initiative Supports Farmers and Communities to Improve Food Production, Strengthen Agricultural Livelihoods, Promote Sustainable Farming Practices, And Build Resilience. We Support:

  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Farmer Training
  • Food Production
  • Household And Community Gardens
  • Climate-Resilient Farming
  • Agricultural Livelihoods
  • Women And Youth in Agriculture
  • Agricultural Entrepreneurship
  • Food And Nutrition Initiatives


Our Goal

To Help Communities Produce Nutritious Food, Strengthen Agricultural Livelihoods, And Build More Resilient Food Systems.

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Christian Discipleship

We Believe Spiritual Wellbeing Is an Important Part of Holistic Community Transformation. Our Christian Discipleship Initiative Helps Individuals Grow in Their Relationship with Jesus Christ Through Biblical Teaching, Prayer, Fellowship, Mentorship, Leadership Development, And Practical Christian Service. We Support:

  • Biblical Discipleship
  • Bible Study and Christian Teaching
  • Prayer And Fellowship
  • Spiritual Mentorship
  • Youth And Young Adult Discipleship
  • Christian Leadership Development
  • Christian Service
  • Disciple Making
  • Faith-Based Community Engagement

Our Goal

To Help People Know Christ, Grow in Faith, Serve Others, And Become Disciples Who Make Disciples.

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Healthcare

Access To Healthcare Is Essential to Human Dignity and Wellbeing. Through Our Healthcare Initiative, We Support Efforts That Improve Access to Essential Quality Healthcare Services, Health Education, Preventive Health Information, And Community-Based Health Initiatives. We Support:

  • Community Health Outreach
  • Health Education and Awareness
  • Preventive Healthcare Initiatives
  • Support For Vulnerable Individuals and Families
  • Community-Based Healthcare Activities
  • Health Resources and Supplies
  • Partnerships That Expand Access to Care
Our Goal

To Help Communities Overcome Barriers to Healthcare and Create Healthier Environments Where People Can Thrive.

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Livelihood Training

We Support Practical Skills Development That Can Help Individuals Build Livelihoods, Pursue Employment, Start Small Businesses, And Become More Economically Self-Reliant. Our Livelihood Training Focuses on Practical Knowledge and Skills That Respond to Community Needs and Create Opportunities for Income Generation. We Support: 

  • Vocational And Practical Skills Training
  • Entrepreneurship Development
  • Income-Generating Activities
  • Business And Livelihood Skills
  • Training Resources and Learning
  • Opportunities Opportunities For Vulnerable and Underserved Communities
Our Goal

To Equip People with Skills They Can Use to Create Opportunities for Themselves, Their Families, And Their Communities

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Village Savings & Loan Association

Financial Inclusion Gives People Greater Opportunity to Plan, Save, Invest, And Respond to Economic Challenges. Through Our Village Savings and Loan Association Initiative, We Support Community-Based Savings Groups That Help Members Develop Financial Discipline, Access Responsible Community-Based Loans, Strengthen Livelihoods, And Pursue Income-Generating Opportunities. We Support:  

  • Village Savings Groups
  • Financial Literacy Savings And Money-Management Education
  • Responsible Community-Based Lending
  • Entrepreneurship Development
  • Income-Generating Activities
  • Women’s Economic Empowerment
  • Youth Participation in Economic Activities
  • Leadership And Group-Management Skills

Our Goal

To Help Individuals and Communities Build Financial Resilience Through Savings, Knowledge, Opportunity, And Collective Action.

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    How Our Initiatives Connect

    One Person. One Family. One Community
    Our Initiatives Are Designed to Complement One Another. A Farmer May Benefit from Agricultural Training While Participating in A Savings Group to Manage Income and Access Capital.

    A Young Person May Receive Livelihood Training While Gaining Access to Health Education and Mentorship.

    A Family May Benefit from Clean Water and Hygiene Education While Strengthening Its Food Security and Household Income. A Community May Become Healthier, More Financially Resilient, More Food Secure, And More Empowered Through Several Initiatives Working Together.

    This Is the Alleviate Approach: Health + Water + Skills + Finance + Food + Faith Creating A Stronger Foundation for People and Communities to Flourish.

    Our Cross-Cutting Priorities

    Across All Our Initiatives, We Seek to Prioritize Communities and Individuals Who Face Barriers to Essential Services and Opportunities.
    Women & Girls
    We Support Opportunities That Enable Women and Girls to Participate Meaningfully in Economic, Health, Educational, Community, And Leadership Activities.
    Children & Youth
    We Invest in The Wellbeing, Skills, Health, Education, Faith, And Future Potential of Children and Young People.
    Vulnerable Households
    We Seek to Reach Households Facing Significant Social, Economic, Health, Or Other Barriers to Opportunity.
    Community Leadership
    We Encourage Communities to Participate in Identifying Needs, Developing Solutions, And Taking Ownership of Initiatives.
    Sustainability
    We Prioritize Approaches That Can Continue Creating Value Beyond Individual Projects and Periods of External Support.
    Our Way of Working
    With Communities, Not Just for Communities. We Believe Communities Understand Their Challenges and Should Be Active Participants in Developing Solutions.

    Our Work Emphasizes:

    Listening
    Understanding Community Priorities, Challenges, Strengths, And Aspirations.
    Empowering
    Building Knowledge, Skills, Confidence, And Local Capacity.
    Partnering
    Working With Communities, Organizations, Churches, Professionals, Businesses, And Other Stakeholders.
    Equipping
    Providing Practical Resources, Training, Knowledge, And Opportunities.
    Sustaining
    Supporting Solutions That Can Continue to Create Impact Over the Long Term.
    Accountability
    Using Resources Responsibly and Communicating Openly with Communities, Partners, And Supporters.

    The Change We Seek

    From Vulnerability to Resilience.

    We Want to See Communities Where People Have Greater Access To:

    • Good Health
    • Clean Water
    • Safe Sanitation
    • Practical Skills
    • Financial Opportunity
    • Nutritious Food
    • Sustainable Livelihoods
    • Spiritual Growth
    • Community Support

    Our Ultimate Goal Is to Help Individuals and Communities Move from Vulnerability Toward Resilience, Dignity, Self-Reliance, And Hope.

    Your Support Makes This Work Possible

    One Mission. Six Initiatives. Thousands Of Possibilities.

    When You Support Alleviate, You Help Us Invest in People. Your Financial Contribution Can Support Training, Healthcare Outreach, Wash Activities, Savings Groups, Agricultural Initiatives, Discipleship Programs, And Other Community Development Activities. You Can Support the Whole Mission or A Specific Initiative.

    Join Us

    Together, We Can Alleviate extreme poverty and Create pathways to flourishing.

    You Can Be Part of The Alleviate Journey by choosing to Give, Partner, Volunteer, Pray, or Share Our Mission.