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Youth Leadership and Decent Work

Strengthening young people’s meaningful participation in development, economic decision-making and decent work discussions.

Objectives

Expand opportunities for young people to develop leadership, skills and confidence, contribute to policy dialogue and prepare for economic participation.

Intended Target Groups

Young women and men
Youth from underserved communities
Youth with disabilities

Activities and Priorities

Planned priorities · 2027

Leadership development.
Mentorship.
Entrepreneurship.
Digital and vocational skills.
Career readiness.
Youth participation in policy dialogue.
Employment pathways and decent work.

Development Frameworks

The 2027 youth priorities connect with SDGs 4, 5, 8, 10, 16 and 17 through education, gender equality, decent work, reduced inequalities, meaningful participation and partnerships.

Development Frameworks

Target Areas

WEEA’s target areas include Addis Ababa, Tigray, Oromia, Amhara, southern Ethiopia and other Ethiopian regions, alongside Kenya, Tanzania, Morocco and Nigeria.

The Change We Work Toward

Expand opportunities for young people to develop leadership, skills and confidence, contribute to policy dialogue and prepare for economic participation.

Our Impact Priorities

Relevant Publications

Announcing Global Focal Points for Decent Jobs and Sustainable Economies

Major Group for Children and Youth · 2024-02-14

The announcement names Mahlet Zeleke of Women Economic Empowerment Africa Youth Organisation as a Global Focal Point for the Global Youth Caucus on Decent Work and Sustainable Economies.

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