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Violence against women and girls cannot be the "new normal", so we fight against it and want extra attention during the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence.
About
Empower Youth for Work (EYW) started on 1 July 2016 and is a five-year programme, funded by the IKEA Foundation. The programme focuses on enabling young people (especially young women) in rural climate-affected areas of Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Ethiopia to seek and obtain decent work. Working with a wide range of stakeholders (including young people, government and the private sector), the programme applies a holistic approach to tackle issues of gender-based discrimination, sexual reproductive health, and quality education—all of which impact young people in making choices about employment. The programme activities promote climate-friendly practices and support young people and their communities in adapting to the effects of climate change. Through the use of human-centred design techniques, we involve stakeholders in the development and implementation of activities.
News
Read the latest news, personal stories, research and other information from the Empower Youth for Work programme.
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Gutema from Ethiopia is chasing a childhood dream
Ever since he was a little boy, Gutema dreamed of running his own restaurant. With support from the Empower Youth for Work project, this determined young man is finally turning…
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Pabon in Bangladesh is demanding for social support for all
Young entrepreneurs have been hit hard by the Covid crisis in Bangladesh. Many had to close their businesses because of the lockdown, but government support is difficult to obtain. Young…
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International Youth Day in Ethiopia 2020
In Ethiopia, the EYW team and HAVOYOCO marked International Youth Day 2020 with a panel discussion on the theme ‘Youth Employment and Decent Work – Now and Later’. The aim…
Empower Youth for Work is a five-year programme that focuses on enabling young people in the rural areas of Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Ethiopia to work.