263 million young people will lack an economic stake in the system by 2025.
African Development Bank Group
One of the four pathways of our Theory of Change is especially about youth. The ultimate aim of our holistic Youth & Work approach is to make youth self-reliant and ready for work. Help a Child offers:
- Support of youth self-help groups and youth farmer groups
- Agricultural vocational education and training (AVET)
- Training on integrated farm planning (PIP)
- Business and entrepreneurial skills training
- Life skills training (including SRHR, social skills and nutrition)
- Lobby and advocacy on youth rights, such as access to land, finance, information, and skills
Youth & Work Statistics 2020
51,131
Youth supported
1,385
Youth groups supported
Example projects
Building Bridges in Burundi
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Youth Active in Climart Smart Agriculture
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Testimonial
The future is green for youth Self-Help group Jovwira
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