Empowerment Programs

Supporting vendors through training and advocacy initiatives.

A vendor sits in a bustling market stall surrounded by various packaged food products, including instant noodles, snacks, and canned goods. The vendor, wearing a floral dress and a black cap, is engaged with her hands, possibly sorting or packaging items. The space is filled with colorful and neatly arranged products in boxes and bags, creating a vibrant and busy atmosphere.
A vendor sits in a bustling market stall surrounded by various packaged food products, including instant noodles, snacks, and canned goods. The vendor, wearing a floral dress and a black cap, is engaged with her hands, possibly sorting or packaging items. The space is filled with colorful and neatly arranged products in boxes and bags, creating a vibrant and busy atmosphere.
Cultural Heritage

Promoting traditional products to preserve Vanuatu's rich cultural heritage.

A vibrant market setting features a vendor and a customer in exchange. The vendor, smiling warmly, hands over a basket filled with fresh greens. The market stall is abundant with various vegetables such as tomatoes, carrots, and radishes, neatly displayed. Overhead lighting casts a bright, inviting glow, and signage suggests digital payment options.
A vibrant market setting features a vendor and a customer in exchange. The vendor, smiling warmly, hands over a basket filled with fresh greens. The market stall is abundant with various vegetables such as tomatoes, carrots, and radishes, neatly displayed. Overhead lighting casts a bright, inviting glow, and signage suggests digital payment options.
Economic Independence

Creating opportunities for women and families in market trade.

Our Programs

Empowering vendors through training, resources, and advocacy for sustainable market practices.

Training and Support
A food vendor in a busy market setting is wearing a traditional-style hat and serving customers. The stall is decorated with colorful posters displaying various food items. There are containers and utensils on the counter, and the vendor is handling cups.
A food vendor in a busy market setting is wearing a traditional-style hat and serving customers. The stall is decorated with colorful posters displaying various food items. There are containers and utensils on the counter, and the vendor is handling cups.

Providing vendors with crucial training to enhance their skills and boost livelihoods.

A busy street scene with street vendors selling fruits and vegetables. People are interacting near the stalls, and a man wearing a traditional hat is arranging oranges on a bicycle basket. Several pedestrians and a motorcyclist are passing by. Various signs and storefronts line the bustling urban environment.
A busy street scene with street vendors selling fruits and vegetables. People are interacting near the stalls, and a man wearing a traditional hat is arranging oranges on a bicycle basket. Several pedestrians and a motorcyclist are passing by. Various signs and storefronts line the bustling urban environment.
A street vendor setup with a cart displaying an assortment of watermelons and squash. The background includes a small fruit stall with more produce and a shaded area covered by trees. The scene is set in an urban environment with nearby buildings.
A street vendor setup with a cart displaying an assortment of watermelons and squash. The background includes a small fruit stall with more produce and a shaded area covered by trees. The scene is set in an urban environment with nearby buildings.
Advocacy Efforts

Championing the interests of small vendors to improve working conditions and opportunities.

Promoting cultural heritage through traditional product sales and market enhancements.

Cultural Preservation
A bustling night market scene where vendors are selling a variety of vegetables. The atmosphere is lively with numerous baskets and crates filled with fresh produce like green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, and potatoes. Several people are engaged in buying and selling activities under bright lights, casting shadows around.
A bustling night market scene where vendors are selling a variety of vegetables. The atmosphere is lively with numerous baskets and crates filled with fresh produce like green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, and potatoes. Several people are engaged in buying and selling activities under bright lights, casting shadows around.

Empowering market vendors