Women and youth especially in the pastoral rural communities face unprecedented challenges to their livelihoods, their identities, their institutions, and their sense of place in the evolving global village. This program aims to strengthen the livelihoods base for women and youth. We enhance economic opportunities for women and youth through the development of knowledge and skills as well as linking them to business development support services. These include efforts towards improved confidence and self-esteem among the women and youth in the Maasai community.