Entrepreneurship
Around the world, millions of young people and parents face significant barriers to economic security. With limited access to education, training, and financial resources, many struggle to find stable employment or build sustainable livelihoods.
Entrepreneurship offers a powerful solution, giving them the tools and opportunities needed to overcome these barriers. By empowering individuals with the skills and support to create their own businesses, we can help families secure brighter futures and foster stronger, more resilient communities.
Why this support is needed
Young people who grow up without parental care often find it more challenging to secure stable employment. With targeted support, such as vocational training and mentorship, they can overcome these challenges and build secure, independent futures.
Youth employment crisis
Global youth unemployment remains a pressing issue, with 73 million young people out of work, three times higher than adult unemployment rates. Supporting youth entrepreneurship can provide a pathway to sustainable livelihoods and help reduce this alarming figure.
Creating jobs for the future
By 2030, an estimated 600 million jobs must be created to meet the employment needs of the global youth population. Empowering young people through entrepreneurship can play a vital role in meeting this demand and addressing economic challenges.
Barriers to employment
Children who have lost parental care experience challenges in achieving stable employment as adults. They are more likely to experience discrimination, social exclusion, and economic instability, leading to higher unemployment rates compared to their peers.
Supporting women entrepreneurs
Women, particularly those in developing countries, face significant barriers to starting and growing businesses, such as limited access to finance and training. Entrepreneurship offers them a pathway to independence, empowering them to care for their children.
Supporting young people and parents through entrepreneurship creates lasting change.
With access to resources including training and financial support, they can build stable businesses that ensure a secure future.
Empowering people through entrepreneurship doesn’t just improve individual livelihoods, it helps entire families and communities thrive.
When parents and young people gain the tools to succeed, their children benefit directly. Stable incomes and secure homes mean that children have access to better education, healthcare, and a nurturing environment.
This foundation allows them to grow up with the support and opportunities they need to reach their full potential.
How we help
We empower young people and parents to break the cycle of poverty through entrepreneurship. By providing support including start-up loans and specialised training tailored to the specific needs of each local area, we ensure that our support aligns with community opportunities.
Supporting young people and parents to develop practical skills and experience, in everything from bakery and dressmaking, to sustainable agriculture and hairdressing, means they can follow their passions and grow businesses they are proud of.
Alongside skills development and financial resources, we offer mentorship and practical guidance, such as help creating a business plan or support with budgeting. This helps people to build sustainable businesses and achieve financial independence.
How this makes an impact
Explore more about how entrepreneurship and financial empowerment are transforming lives in vulnerable communities.
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