Kenya
Informed by on-the-ground partnerships, programmatic experience, and research such as our Youth Wellbeing Index, we equipped young Kenyan men and women with the skills and training to enter growth sectors such as information and communications technology (ICT). Understanding the particular importance of self-employment in Sub-Saharan Africa, we’ve also supported young entrepreneurs with business planning and access to finance. Included in the Youth Wellbeing Index, Kenya is also home to young leaders who are former YouthActionNet® Laureate Global Fellows.
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Read more: Analysis of ICT-Enabled Youth Employment in Ghana, Kenya & South Africa
Analysis of ICT-Enabled Youth Employment in Ghana, Kenya & South Africa
This report presents findings on promising growth sectors and quality employment opportunities for youth in Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa. It was commissioned by the Rockefeller Foundation. The report includes information…
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Read more: Best Practice Note: Implementing an Impact Evaluation
Best Practice Note: Implementing an Impact Evaluation
This issue of the GPYE Best Practice Note series focuses on Impact Evaluations. Using examples from the Ninaweza youth livelihoods program in Kenya, it discusses the importance of impact evaluations,…
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Read more: Testing “What Works in Youth Employment”: Evaluating Kenya’s Ninaweza Program
Testing “What Works in Youth Employment”: Evaluating Kenya’s Ninaweza Program
This report presents the findings of an impact evaluation conducted for the Ninaweza program in Kenya. The report discusses the effectiveness of this comprehensive employability skills program model, which focused…
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Read more: EQUIP3 YouthICT: Employment and Placement Toolkit
EQUIP3 YouthICT: Employment and Placement Toolkit
This toolkit offers guidance on curricula needs for successful youth employability programs. The EQUIP3 YouthICT project developed the toolkit to provide guidance and support to partner institutions in the design…
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Read more: YOUth No. 5, Spotlight: Can Young Business Owners Help Africa’s Job Market & Themselves?
YOUth No. 5, Spotlight: Can Young Business Owners Help Africa’s Job Market & Themselves?
This article by Christy Macy appeared in the Spring 2009 edition of YOUth magazine. Macy is the Director of Publications at the International Youth Foundation (IYF). In this article, she…
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Read more: YOUth No. 5, Partners in Progress: United in Purpose—IYF’s Partners Advance Year of Youth Goals
YOUth No. 5, Partners in Progress: United in Purpose—IYF’s Partners Advance Year of Youth Goals
This article by Lisa Jones appeared in the Autumn 2011 edition of YOUth magazine. Jones is a Program Coordinator for YouthActionNet® at the International Youth Foundation (IYF). The article discusses…
