Due to Africa's growing population and the corresponding increase in the population of employable youths, unemployment has steadily been on the rise over the years, reaching a record high of 71 million unemployed youths (International Labor Organization, 2017).

Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. -Maimonides

Technical Vocational education and training (TVET) is one of the three main priorities outlined by UNESCO as a tool in tackling youth unemployment  in Africa. This training empowers them to become gainfully employed in high-demand trades.

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Tailoring

Challenge: Because of the mismatch between available jobs and total number of employable youths, the issue of unemployment has become a constant phenomenon in most African countries. 

Solution: Develop Africa is  addressing the skill-deficit problem by providing vital training in tailoring, computers and other related skills. Skills are vital for poverty reduction, economic recovery and sustainable development. The trainees are able to learn a marketable and relevant skill. 
 

Computer training

Impact so far: The organization has over the years graduated hundreds of empowered youths through their skill acquisition program in the following skills and training:

• Computer Training

• Sewing / Tailoring

• Baking

• Gara / Tie Dying

• Soap Making

The project contributes to youth development by providing skills for self-reliance and entrepreneurship. 

How You Can Help: Your donation of $50 or more today will provide training materials and also sponsor a number of participants. Kindly click the link below to support vocational training and skill acquisition in Africa.

Support Vocational Training in Africa

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With  deep gratitude for your support and partnership, 

Amy and the Develop Africa team