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Neftaly: Promoting Safe Entrepreneurship in Informal Settlements

At Neftaly, we believe that every individual, regardless of their location or background, deserves the opportunity to build a better future through safe, dignified, and sustainable work. Our initiative, “Promoting Safe Entrepreneurship in Informal Settlements,” is designed to unlock the entrepreneurial spirit within underserved communities while prioritizing safety, inclusion, and resilience.

Why It Matters

Informal settlements are home to millions of people with untapped potential, creativity, and ambition. However, these areas often lack access to formal infrastructure, financial services, safety standards, and business support systems. Entrepreneurs here face risks—from unsafe working environments and health hazards to limited legal protections and access to markets.

Neftaly steps in to bridge these gaps.

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Our Approach

????️ Training and Capacity Building

We deliver practical, hands-on training to help entrepreneurs:

• Start and manage micro-enterprises
• Understand basic financial literacy and business planning
• Incorporate health and safety best practices in their workspaces

???? Access to Tools and Resources

We provide toolkits, safety gear, digital access points, and mobile advisory services to help small businesses operate more securely and efficiently.

???? Community Hubs and Safe Zones

Neftaly establishes safe community hubs in informal settlements—equipped with electricity, WiFi, security, and mentorship spaces—where entrepreneurs can work, collaborate, and grow.

???? Supportive Ecosystem Development

We partner with local governments, NGOs, and private sector players to connect informal entrepreneurs with:

• Micro-financing and insurance services
• Market access and e-commerce platforms
• Legal guidance and business registration support

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Impact in Action

• 500+ entrepreneurs trained in safe business practices
• 12 safe business hubs launched across urban informal areas
• 65% increase in income for Neftaly-supported entrepreneurs
• 150 youth- and women-led businesses launched or scaled sustainably

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Our Commitment

Neftaly is committed to fostering inclusive entrepreneurship that transforms informal settlements into vibrant economic zones. We ensure that every business, no matter how small or unconventional, has the tools to grow safely, sustainably, and with dignity.

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Join Us

???? Learn more: www.saypro.org
???? Contact us: info@saypro.or