Young people occupy an invaluable niche in all and every community. Youth are position at the center of social, economic and political issues that drive and improve the well-being of the community on which many depend. Building and or strengthening the capacity and entrepreneurial skills and competences of underserved/vulnerable youth in slum community contributes to social impact and cohesion. Collating entrepreneurial competences and skills of youth who are present doers and future movers of their community has direct implication applicable to their social-economic empowerment.
ABOUT THIS PROJECT
PROJECT STATS
Project Type Physical product
Current phase of development Stage 1: Concept
Expected location of implementation Africa
Implemented in Liberia
Direct Impact 30 people
HOW CAN OTHER MEMBERS HELP YOU?
- Advise on sales and customer acquisition
- Finding a partner
- Connecting resources
- Connecting with funding
- Business planning and strategy advice
WHAT EVIDENCE DO YOU HAVE THAT YOUR PROJECT WORKS?
- Over the past 4 years, YEAI-Liberia has trained over 400 vulnerable youth (males and females) in basic life skills, leadership and computer training. These are other intervention learners proposed and are as well wiling to form part of the training to up skill themselves.
DO YOU HAVE CURRENT USERS OR TESTERS?
Yes