Peru slashes rural poverty with the Graduation Approach

Peru has created sustainable livelihoods for more than 90,000 families and established more than 2,000 rural businesses using the Graduation Approach. The approach helps families reach a minimum income level in three years by employing five elements: basic income support, skills training, help buying business assets, savings support and lifestyle improvements. Peru's social program, Haku Winay, is one of about 20 government programs around the world based on the approach, which takes people up through levels of economic independence.