By Caroline GImmillaro | CYEC Director of Special Projects
We're pleased to let you know the youth of the Children and Youth Empowerment Centre have been working hard to expand their businesses, earn money and start lives outside of the Centre. The Zawadi Youth Enterprise Programme (ZYEP), founded in 2010 to help youth start businesses, is now host to 25 young entrepreneurs! Youth businesses include charcoal briquettes, agriculture, hay-bailing, animal rearing, tailoring, cooking and small shops. These businesses have helped more than one quarter of ZYEP’s youth achieve financial independence. These youth are able to live outside the Centre and support themselves.
The CYEC recently welcomed its first Peace Corps Volunteer, who has been aiding youth in finding jobs and expanding their businesses. In just a few short months, the Peace Corps Volunteer has helped more than five youth businesses create comprehensive business plans and has secured permanent employment for one youth.
Over the past few months, many of ZYEP’s entrepreneurs have participated in a number of agricultural and trade shows in Nyeri and Nairobi. These shows offer youth the opportunity to advertise their businesses and attract new customers. The youth are currently preparing for Nyeri County Youth Innovation and Talent Show where they will showcase their businesses and special skills.
Global Giving, through the support of Microsoft's YouthSpark program, will be matching gifts made Tues. Dec. 3 starting at noon ET (11 am Central) 100%! This is a great (and rare) opportunity to double the impact of your gift! The funds won't last long, so please give now!
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