"In a broader sense we need to empower our tribal communities with the means to determine their own destiny, their livelihood, their own security and above all their dignity and self respect."

VOA: standard.2009.11.04

Still,houseboat operators say their livelihood is threatened.

VOA: standard.2009.12.16

Restaurant and night club owners, and employees have been protesting the closure of their workplaces outside of government offices, arguing that the measures taken to prevent the spread of the virus are depriving them of their livelihood.

VOA: standard.2009.04.30

Thornton is encouraged by the response to the law from timber exporters and forest-dependent communities who look to their local forests for fuel,food and livelihood.

VOA: standard.2010.05.28