Integrating the Graduation Approach into a Sustainable Livelihood Program

Yukiko Ito, Dristy Shrestha and Joven Valenzuela, Jr

ABSTRACT

This brief shared the lessons learned of designing a graduation program in the Philippines launched in April 2021, known as the Padayon Sustainable Livelihood Program (Padayon SLP). The project - that targeted over 2,700 people over a period of 21 months - was composed of multiple services including income, savings, financial management skills, food security, nutrition, health, and hygiene behavior, as well as access to local resources.