{"id":1537,"date":"2026-03-07T16:02:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T16:02:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aceo.org.et\/?p=1537"},"modified":"2026-03-07T16:02:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T16:02:12","slug":"aceo-boosts-local-livelihoods-cash-support-for-small-scale-roadside-traders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aceo.org.et\/?p=1537","title":{"rendered":"ACEO Boosts Local Livelihoods: Cash Support for Small-Scale Roadside Traders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Guwnguwa, Ethiopia \u2014  2026<\/strong> \u2013 In a bid to support vulnerable micro-entrepreneurs, ACEO has launched a direct cash transfer program benefiting many gulit traders\u2014small-scale vendors selling goods along roadsides. The initiative provides each trader with a one-time grant to help sustain their businesses amid rising costs and economic pressures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cash transfer is unconditional, allowing recipients to use the funds as they see fit\u2014whether for purchasing inventory, covering school fees, or meeting urgent household needs. The program is part of ACEO\u2019s broader commitment to economic empowerment and community resilience, as outlined in its five-year strategic plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr. Tarku Gamede<\/strong>, ACEO\u2019s Co-Founder and Executive Director, explained: \u201cThese small-scale traders are the backbone of our local economy, yet they are often overlooked. By providing direct cash support, we are not only helping them survive but also enabling them to thrive. It\u2019s a step toward sustainable livelihoods and poverty reduction.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Guwnguwa, Ethiopia \u2014  2026 \u2013 In a bid to support vulnerable micro-entrepreneurs, ACEO has launched a direct cash transfer program benefiting many gulit traders\u2014small-scale vendors selling goods along roadsides. The initiative provides each trader with a one-time grant to help sustain their businesses amid rising costs and economic pressures. 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