We Create Jobs
Empowering Through
Employment
Live below poverty line
Unemployment rate
Poverty in Eswatini remains one of the country’s biggest challenges, with unemployment particularly high among youth and women.
At Project Canaan, we believe that meaningful work and purpose restore dignity, hope, and opportunity.
Our team of 400+ local employees
work across trades, agriculture, construction, childcare, and artisan crafts, all contributing to a thriving local economy.
Skilled Trades
Kufundza Carpentry
Welding & Auto mechanics
at Lusito Mechanic Shop
Construction
Agriculture
Greenhouse Farming
Field Farming
Chicken Farming (Egg Barns)
Dairy Farming (Cow Barns)
Manufacturing
Khutsala Artisans
(hand-crafted beadwork)
Hospitality
Child Care (aunties and uncles)
Cooks / Kitchen Staff
Teachers (PCA)
Athletics (coaches)
Pastors / Spiritual Life Coordinators (for kids)
Activities / Programs Director (for kids)
Nurses (Medical for our kits andEl Rofi Medical Clinic for our workers)
Administration
Hospitality
I.T.
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We create jobs FAQs
What is the unemployment rate in Eswatini and why does creating jobs matter?
Eswatini’s overall unemployment rate is very high, around 34-35% of the labour force as of 2024. For youth aged 15-24, unemployment can be even higher. This means many families lack stable incomes, which increases vulnerability to poverty. Creating local, dependable employment at Project Canaan helps people move from uncertainty toward sustainability.
How many jobs does Project Canaan provide, and in what areas?
Project Canaan employs over 400 people across many different projects. These jobs include roles in agriculture (dairy, chicken, crop farming, greenhouses), artisan crafts (woodworking, handmade goods), mechanical work, vanilla processing, and other support roles. Many of these jobs are vital for families who depend on them.
What kinds of skills does Project Canaan help workers develop?
Employees gain both technical and life skills. Some learn farming techniques, animal husbandry, dairy operation, greenhouse management, mechanical and woodworking trades, artisanal skillsets, and project maintenance. These skills improve their ability to earn, support families, and participate in a changing job market.
Are these jobs permanent or seasonal?
Some positions at Project Canaan are permanent, especially in core operations like the children’s homes, farm maintenance, artisan centres, and processing facilities. Other roles are seasonal or aligned with harvest cycles, weather, or project- based needs, but many seasonal workers learn transferable skills that benefit them year-round.
How does Project Canaan’s job creation impact the wider community?
Because many employees support family members, a single job often benefits several people. Jobs at Project Canaan reduce local unemployment, enable families to afford basics like food and healthcare, and generate income that circulates in the community. Additionally, having jobs locally reduces migration pressure and strengthens local economies.
How does youth unemployment compare, and how does Project Canaan help with that?
Youth unemployment in Eswatini is particularly severe: for ages 15-24, rates are often above 50-58%. Project Canaan offers opportunities for young people to gain skills, work experience, and employment through both entry-level and training roles. This helps bridge the gap between unemployment and meaningful work.
How are employees compensated and how does that affect poverty?
Workers at Project Canaan earn wages that help cover their living expenses and, in many cases, support extended family. Reliable income helps lift households out of extreme poverty, improves food security, and allows access to better education and healthcare.
What efforts does Project Canaan make to employ women and promote gender fairness in jobs?
The team seeks to ensure that women have equal access to job opportunities. Many roles in farming, artisan workshops, and care programs involve women. Offering training, mentoring, and equitable hiring helps ensure women benefit fully from job creation.
How does Project Canaan ensure jobs are sustainable and don’t degrade local resources or the environment?
We combine employment with sustainability: using environmentally sensitive farming practices, maintaining pastures and land carefully, incorporating greenhouses, and growing vanilla and other crops in ways that protect soil, conserve water, and promote biodiversity.
Why is job creation a key strategy to address poverty rather than only charitable giving?
While charitable giving helps with immediate needs, creating jobs offers long-term stability. It empowers individuals and families, restores dignity, builds skills, and enables ongoing self-support. It is part of moving from relief toward transformation: sustainable livelihoods that reduce dependency.