Basically,
"Sustainability" refers to the one’s ability to undergo external
shocks or stresses and recover from such traumas through maintaining or
improving his/ her livelihood. However, the sustainable livelihoods project of EAD Foundation
basically focuses on the understanding of the livelihoods of the poor and
vulnerable people especially those living in the rural areas. EAD Foundation
has taken some approaches on the holistic poverty alleviation actions as well as upgrading the very common standards
of their living through focusing on the dynamic, human-centered programs. Based
on the factors that constrain or enhance livelihood opportunities and how they
relate, EAD Foundation also plans the development activities and assess the
contribution that are required for sustaining the livelihoods.
EAD
Foundation has taken following steps for implementing the sustainable
livelihoods:
