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Young Africa @youngafricaint.bsky.social · 10h

“I never thought I could grow more than cattle, but now my farm is thriving in new ways.” Dondo farmer

Since July 2024, 68 farmers at our YA Dondo Agritech Centre have been learning vegetable, cereal, and poultry production, as well as yoghurt processing - all using climate-resilient methods.

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Young Africa @youngafricaint.bsky.social · 4d

Through our mobile training and wellness outreach, we bring more than vocational skills.
We bring hope & healing to young people and communities who might otherwise face their struggles alone.

Young Africa @youngafricaint.bsky.social · 6d

We continue our spotlight on women in business, and this time we’re in Angola.

Joana Cassoneco, 21, grew up in a neighbourhood where life was tough. Her father is blind, her mother’s income is small, and opportunities were few. But Joana had a dream.

Read more youngafrica.org/story/succes...

Young Africa @youngafricaint.bsky.social · 7d

In a region heavily scarred by war and climate disasters, choosing poultry farming is a symbolic choice.

That’s why Paulino in Montepuez, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, chose poultry farming, feeding his family, supporting his brother’s education.

👉 Read more: youngafrica.org/story/rising...

Young Africa @youngafricaint.bsky.social · 13d

Nearly 1 in 10 young women in Mozambique is unemployed, that’s 10% of dreams on pause.
This October, we’re shining a light on women in business.
“I never thought a small backyard could change my life,” Delfina said.
📖 Read her story youngafrica.org/.../i-never-...

“I never thought a small backyard could change my life” | Young Africa

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Young Africa @youngafricaint.bsky.social · 13d

Nearly 1 in 10 young women in Mozambique is unemployed, that’s 10% of dreams on pause.
This October, we’re shining a light on women in business.
“I never thought a small backyard could change my life,” Delfina said.
📖 Read her story youngafrica.org/.../i-never-...

“I never thought a small backyard could change my life” | Young Africa

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Young Africa @youngafricaint.bsky.social · 20d

"€4.07 to feed a family of six for one week, that was Linda's (27) reality.
Now, she is building a four-bedroom house for her children. 🏡✨

📖 Read her full story here
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Women in Business: Linda’s journey from survival to dreaming bigger | Young Africa

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Young Africa @youngafricaint.bsky.social · Jul 11

They’re learning how to work with what Zimbabwe has, plenty of SUNLIGHT. With support from the Postcode Loterij and its players, we’re going green across all our centres, equipping youth with the skills they need to be part of the solution.

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Young Africa @youngafricaint.bsky.social · Jul 7

"We chose Nigeria because the youth are many and the opportunities are few. But more importantly, we see boundless potential and resilience in Nigeria’s youth.” @dorienbeurskens.bsky.social, CEO & Co-Founder, Young Africa

The full article is now live:
👉 youngafrica.org/young-africa...

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Young Africa @youngafricaint.bsky.social · Jul 4

Across the YA Federation, youths are cleaning up their communities & starting green businesses
We documented these stories in our latest newsletter. Not as PR — but as proof that skills make the difference.
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Young Africa @youngafricaint.bsky.social · Jul 1

18 job offers, 10 internships. 75 young dreams all in motion.

In Mozambique, we watched something powerful unfold. Through the Skills2Live youth entrepreneurship bootcamp, young people came face-to-face with employers and they showed up with ideas, with courage, with purpose.

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Young Africa @youngafricaint.bsky.social · Jun 19

Friday marked the final pitches of the climate change Hackathon during which youth from Cowdray Park, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe worked together to generate new ideas to combat climate issues in their communities.

3 winning teams each walked away with $500 in startup support to grow their green ideas!

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Young Africa @youngafricaint.bsky.social · Jun 16

This past week we joined young minds in Cowdry Park, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to tackle the climate crisis. From waste management to green energy, over five days there was learning debating and dreaming big — guided by climate and sustainability experts.

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Young Africa @youngafricaint.bsky.social · Jun 6

“Avoid plastic pollution, preserve the environment” – Young Africa Mozambique marked this call with a powerful clean-up at Bisques and Estoril beaches, removing over 30 tons of plastic and waste from the shoreline.

🌱 Can we make plastic-free living a daily habit, not just a campaign?

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Young Africa @youngafricaint.bsky.social · Jun 4

Hope is taking root in four corners of Nigeria. 🌱

In Abuja, Lagos, Ondo, and Anambra, 500 young people have already begun vocational and entrepreneurial training through the Youth Employability Booster (YEB) Project in partnership with Mastercard Foundation.

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Young Africa @youngafricaint.bsky.social · Jun 3

Our Nigeria debut is making waves!

The launch of the Youth Employability Booster (YEB) Project in Nigeria is still trending – and not just online.

🎥 Catch the full highlight video here: youtu.be/-OAE8NL0JTA?...

Young Africa Boosts TVET With $7m -Esan

YouTube video by Arise News

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Young Africa @youngafricaint.bsky.social · May 27

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Young Africa @youngafricaint.bsky.social · May 27

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Young Africa @youngafricaint.bsky.social · May 23

In rural Zimbabwe, 1 in 3 girls is married before 18.
(Source: ZIMSTAT, 2023)

At 16, Lisa was a wife, a mother, and out of school. Today, at 20, she runs her own salon and dreams big — thanks to training supported by SERVE and Irish Aid.

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Young Africa @youngafricaint.bsky.social · May 22

Scaling youth empowerment together

At YA, we don’t just train youth—we empower communities. All models are open for collaboration with likeminded organisations.

👉 Click to find out how we can work together: youngafrica.org/partners/yam...

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Young Africa @youngafricaint.bsky.social · May 21

🔨 Spotlight on Solomon – Mastercraftsman and Mentor in Mt Darwin, Zimbabwe

As part of our Mobile Training Model, Young Africa Zimbabwe partnered with Solomon, a local carpenter and entrepreneur, to deliver hands-on training in Carpentry to youth in Mt Darwin. Thanks to Serve & Irish Aid

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Young Africa @youngafricaint.bsky.social · May 16

📍Angola: 51 youth (47 women) graduated from a Hospitality course at Dom Bosco Tech — part of our #Skills2Live programme.

In a country with 56% youth unemployment (Statista 2024), this isn’t just a certificate — it’s a lifeline.

Thanks to @minbz.bsky.social for the support!

#TVET #YouthEmpowerment

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Young Africa @youngafricaint.bsky.social · May 15

Young Africa Mozambique recently brought climate action to the forefront through a solar energy awareness campaign, turning a community celebration into a platform for renewable energy education.
As part of the Sustainable Youth Empowerment project backed by #PumaEnergyFoundation

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Young Africa @youngafricaint.bsky.social · May 13

At 23, Tadiwanashe went from being unemployed to running her own salon and providing for her 4-year-old son.

Trained in Hairdressing, Life Skills & Entrepreneurship by Young Africa, she’s now saving, thriving—and dreaming bigger. 🧡

#SolidarityInAction #YouthEmpowerment #SERVE

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