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Being Apart, Working Together: the Story of Guerlande

Published by: IDS

This case study illustrates the effects of the Chemen Lavi Miyò graduation programme on Guerlande and her family. It is widely understood that poverty undermines early childhood development (ECD), and in turn, poor ECD reinforces intergenerational transmission of poverty. Tackling poverty is therefore crucial for improving ECD; in Haiti, this presents an enormous challenge as more than half of the population live in poverty.

Standing Strong Together: the Story of Fabienne

This case study illustrates the effects of the Chemen Lavi Miyò (CLM) graduation programme on Fabienne and her family. It is widely understood that poverty undermines early childhood development (ECD), and in turn, poor ECD reinforces intergenerational transmission of poverty. In Haiti, this presents an enormous challenge as more than half of the population live in poverty.

Juggling Work and Care: the story of Angeline

The Chemen Lavi Miyò (CLM) graduation programme in Haiti provides opportunities for women to set up small businesses or other economic activities, become members of savings and lending groups, receive training and advice on health and sanitation, and receive materials for improving their homes. This case study illustrates the effects of the programme on Angeline and her family.

Pathways to Stronger Futures in Haiti: The role of graduation programming in promoting early childhood development

It is widely understood that poverty undermines early childhood development (ECD). In turn, poor ECD reinforces the intergenerational...

How Social Protection Programmes Can Improve Early Childhood Development

Published by: IDS

For 250 million children under the age of five in low- and middle-income countries, extreme poverty and stunting undermines their developmental potential. This puts children at risk of a lifetime of hardship, and remaining trapped in poverty.

Targeting the Ultra-Poor: Lessons from Fonkoze’s Graduation Programme in Haiti

Published by: IDS

The ultra-poor are defined as the poorest sub-group of those in extreme poverty. They make up over half of the estimated 797 million...

Ideas from IDS: Graduate Papers from 2016/17

Published by: IDS

It gives me great pleasure to present this first edition of published term papers authored by IDS graduates (2016/17) from across our suite of master’s degrees.