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Programs

Three pillars, seven objectives, eleven program areas — one goal.

01 — Economy

Economic Empowerment, Agribusiness & the Green Economy

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Youth in agribusiness training

Youth in agribusiness training

We turn young people from job seekers into job creators. Incubation and Innovation Hubs offer workspace, mentorship, and business development services, with a strong focus on climate-smart agribusiness, value addition, and green skills like solar installation and waste-to-value enterprise.

02 — Health

Holistic Health & Well-being

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Peer support session with youth

Peer support session with youth

Economic empowerment only works when young people are healthy. We run integrated sexual and reproductive health advocacy, family planning access, and safe spaces facilitated by trained counselors and peer educators for mental health and psychosocial support.

03 — Climate

Climate Action & Environmental Stewardship

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Youth-led tree planting campaign

Youth-led tree planting campaign

Youth take a leading role in environmental governance, policy dialogue, and hands-on restoration — tree planting, reforestation, and plastic-free community campaigns — linked to green enterprise opportunities.

Strategic objectives

Seven objectives that guide how we work.

01

Youth Leadership & Civic Engagement

Leadership workshops, civic education, youth forums, and advocacy that bring young people into governance and public policy discussions.

02

Entrepreneurship & Economic Empowerment

Business incubation, financial literacy, mentorship, and links to microfinance and startup funding through digital tools.

03

Youth Mental Health & Psychosocial Well-being

Awareness campaigns, counseling, peer support groups, and training for educators to recognize and support youth in distress.

04

Ending Unmet Need for Family Planning

Reproductive health education, community dialogues, and partnerships with healthcare providers to expand access to services.

05

Gender Equality & Social Inclusion

Gender-responsive advocacy, GBV prevention, and inclusion of women, girls, and persons with disabilities in leadership and economic life.

06

Environmental Conservation & Climate Action

Environmental education, tree planting, climate-smart agriculture, and youth-led environmental projects.

07

Access to Education & Skills Development

Scholarships, mentorship, digital literacy, and vocational training aligned with labor market demand.

On the ground

Eleven program areas, delivered in communities.

Youth Leadership & Capacity Development

Training, mentorship, and forums that build decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship

Business planning, financial management, and startup support for small and medium enterprises.

Mental Health & Psychosocial Support

Counseling, peer-support groups, and campaigns that reduce stigma around mental health.

Gender Equality & Social Inclusion

Sensitization, advocacy, and empowerment programs for women, girls, and marginalized groups.

Education & Skills Development

Tutoring, scholarship support, vocational training, and digital literacy for formal and non-formal learners.

Environmental Sustainability & Climate Action

Tree planting, waste management, and climate advocacy led by young environmental stewards.

Agribusiness Sustainability

Climate-smart agriculture, agribusiness management, post-harvest handling, and market access for rural entrepreneurs.

Health Awareness & Well-being

Preventive healthcare, nutrition, hygiene, and disease-prevention outreach in communities.

Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention

Awareness, youth-friendly services, and mentorship working with schools and parents.

Comprehensive Sexuality Education

Age-appropriate, evidence-based education on relationships, consent, and reproductive health.

Sexual & Reproductive Health

Family planning, STI and HIV/AIDS education, and reproductive health rights awareness.