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Neftaly Micro-Enterprise Development and Safety Improvements in Informal Settlements

Overview

Neftaly (Neftaly Skills Development, Youth Empowerment and Public Services) is committed to creating sustainable livelihoods and safer environments in informal settlements. Through its integrated Micro-Enterprise Development and Safety Improvement Program, Neftaly empowers local entrepreneurs while addressing the urgent safety and infrastructure challenges facing underserved communities.

Our dual approach focuses on economic upliftment and community resilience, ensuring that progress is inclusive, people-driven, and sustainable.

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1. Micro-Enterprise Development

Informal settlements are often hubs of economic potential, creativity, and entrepreneurship—but residents face significant barriers such as lack of access to capital, business skills, and formal markets.

Neftaly’s Micro-Enterprise Development initiative includes:

• Business Skills Training: Practical workshops in financial literacy, marketing, digital tools, and inventory management.
• Start-up Support: Access to micro-grants, tools, and resources to launch or scale micro-enterprises.
• Mentorship & Coaching: Ongoing guidance from experienced local and regional entrepreneurs.
• Market Access: Support in forming cooperatives, accessing e-commerce platforms, and entering new markets.

Outcomes:

• Increased household income
• Reduced youth unemployment
• Growth of women- and youth-led businesses
• Strengthened local economies

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2. Safety Improvements in Informal Settlements

Many informal settlements face unsafe living conditions due to poor infrastructure, lack of street lighting, unregulated construction, and crime. Neftaly tackles these challenges in partnership with residents, government, and civil society.

Key interventions include:

• Lighting and Visibility Projects: Installation of solar-powered street lights in high-risk zones.
• Safe Pathways and Walkways: Construction of accessible, well-lit pathways to schools, clinics, and community centers.
• Disaster Risk Reduction: Community-based training on fire safety, flooding, and first response.
• Safe Spaces for Women and Youth: Creation of community hubs offering psychosocial support, recreation, and violence prevention programs.

Outcomes:

• Improved mobility and access to services
• Reduced gender-based violence and crime
• Enhanced community cohesion and trust
• Greater resilience to environmental risks

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Integrated Impact

By combining economic empowerment with community saf