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The Cash for Work Programme, implemented by Mumbwa Town Council, provides short-term employment opportunities for vulnerable households in Mumbwa District. Projects are labour-based and focus on local infrastructure, public health, and environmental resilience while injecting cash into the local economy.
Programme Objectives
Temporary IncomeProvide timely cash transfers to support household consumption and reduce vulnerability.
Environmental WorksDrainage clearance, waste management and tree planting to improve public health.
Local InfrastructureSupport small-scale construction, road opening and rehabilitation of public facilities.
Skills & InclusionOffer practical skills and target women, youths and other vulnerable groups.
How Beneficiaries are Selected
Selection follows council guidelines. Priority is given to households identified by Ward Development Committees, focusing on the most vulnerable, including those headed by women, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
Key Activities (Examples)
- Community road clearing and formation
- Bricklaying, site preparation and basic construction support
- Drain and channel clearance
- Water point maintenance and sanitation works