ImpactFuel - The CFYE Update

July 2024

Dear LinkedIn Community,

July was a busy month for the CFYE team. We welcomed new (Call6) Implementing Partners (Call6) in Senegal, Nigeria, Morocco, Kenya and Egypt and closed our Call 1 projects in Uganda. On top of that, our In-Country and Utrecht-based teams kept organising activities and workshops for/with our Implementing Partners, collecting stories and testimonies from young women and men that benefit from our programs, and disseminating knowledge on youth employment, retention and attraction to new and disruptive job opportunities.

Every month we are committed to showing you how CFYE is not merely a program, but a catalyst for change. Beyond the numerical aspects, this newsletter will shine light on our program milestones and the broader implications of our partnerships in the MENA Region and Sub Saharan Africa.

New Podcast Episode Alert - Episode 15 is out!

Scaling Impact: Empowering African Youth through the Scalable Employment Model (SEM)

"What we're talking about here is the impact of co-creation, the impact of partnering, how the Dutch government along with sponsoring or supporting the Challenge Fund, working with Acumen as a partner […] There's so much more that will come out of it, not just jobs but also decent jobs in the home countries in which we operate and essentially these are sustainable jobs as well. That’s the future of Africa, which is something that we all have close to our heart but we also know how important it is for the world."

New Impact Story!

?? On the 15th of July we celebrated #WorldYouthSkillsDay, an occasion to celebrate the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship. To highlight the impact that skills training has on youth employment, we are excited to share a new Impact Story focused on the agricultural sector!

In Kenya, our Implementing Partner Cherubet Foods, in collaboration with Abosi Top Hill Cooperative, is empowering young women through High-Iron Bean Farming, transforming it into a sustainable source of income. This initiative not only boosts their economic independence at different stages of their lives, but also contributes to community health with nutrient-rich produce.

?? Read the full story at the link Empowering Young Kenyan Women: High-Iron Bean Farming as a Source of Income - Challenge Fund for Youth Employment

??New Case Study! The Role of Career Advisors in Shaping Youth Employment in Tunisia: insights from Mohamed Hamdani from GomyCode?

The role of career advisors in guiding and supporting (young) individuals is undiscussable and their efforts addressing youth unemployment is particularly valuable in challenging job markets like Tunisia's. They guide young people through career assessment, skill development, and job matching, demonstrating the importance of creating continuous links between academia, training institutes, and the private sector.

This month we share Mohamed Amdani's experience from GOMYCODE , a living proof that career advisors are crucial in shaping the future of our youth and businesses alike. His example is a testament to the transformative power of career guidance and its potential to make important links between diverse actors on the supply and demand side. Find out more about his approach to harnessing youth potential in the link below:

??The Role of Career Advisors in Shaping Youth Employment in Tunisia: insights from Mohamed Hamdani from GoMyCode - Challenge Fund for Youth Employment

?? Learning: Our new publications

1. The Business Case for Youth Recruitment

This collaborative research report by Genesis Analytics with a focus on the Challenge Fund for Youth Employment (CFYE) implementing partners, seeks to explore the commercial and social motivators and inhibitors to youth recruitment, driving businesses to recognise the value of young employees. Check it out and download it at the link: The Business Case for Youth Recruitment - Challenge Fund for Youth Employment

2. Youth Magazine: Findings of the Youth-Centered Research in the Waste Management Sector Kenya

To gain a deeper understanding of job quality for young people, especially young women, this research was conducted in Kenya’s waste-recycling sector. Conducted by our learning team, this research captures the insights of young people on what job quality means to them and their experiences in the waste recycling sector in Kenya. It explores various aspects, from job quality and gender disparities to the barriers and challenges of attraction and retention. Building on the report's four identified pathways, this magazine provides a unique youth perspective on formalising the waste sector.

Check it out at the link: Youth Magazine: Findings of the Youth-Centered Research in the Waste Management Sector Kenya - Challenge Fund for Youth Employment

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Thank you for your ongoing support and engagement. We're eager to keep you informed and inspired about our impact every month!

The CFYE Team