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Creating, matching and improving 230.000 jobs for young women and men
in Subsaharan Africa and the Middle East.
The Challenge Fund for Youth Employment (CFYE) is a 7-year programme funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Fund is managed by the Palladium Group, Randstad and VSO.
Our Impact
Low Heels, High Ambition: Bariat Lawal’s Passion turned Fashion through Shecluded’s FINWOMEN Programme
Faatimah Clarke
September 11, 2024
As the Fall Fashion Week drapes a veil of haute couture on cities like London, New York, Paris, and Milan, fashion enthusiasts and icons from all over the world gather in exquisite designs and pieces, serving as a testament to the intricate relationship between creativity, culture, and global industries.
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Low Heels, High Ambition: Bariat Lawal’s Passion turned Fashion through Shecluded’s FINWOMEN Programme
Faatimah Clarke
September 11, 2024
As the Fall Fashion Week drapes a veil of haute couture on cities like London, New York, Paris, and Milan, fashion enthusiasts and icons from all over the world gather in exquisite designs and pieces, serving as a testament to the intricate relationship between creativity, culture, and global industries.
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The House of Jeffriesse and its Institute: merging creativity with mentorship through the CO-CARE Program
Ilaria Blasi
September 2, 2024
As London, New York, Milan and Paris get ready for their Fashion Weeks, these events are not only a hub of extravagance, but also a well of opportunities for art, fashion and music creatives across geographies. And while some of the most renowned haute couture designers and firms from Europe and the US keep the competition for the main spotlight high, the search for alternative and eccentric trends has paved the way for younger, diverse voices and innovative visions, changing what Fashion Week represents, “one stitch at a time”.
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Mastering Skills, Shaping Futures: The Generation Kenya Approach – Mildred and Naomi’s Story
Faatimah Clarke
August 16, 2024
In Bomet, an administrative town more than 220km away from Kenya’s Capital Nairobi, four young women farmers, Caren Cheluley (32 years old), Caren Chepkiriu (20 years old), Dorcas Chepkirui (19 years old) and Gladys Chepkemoi (27 years old) embraced High Iron Beans (HIB) farming, as a result of the collaborative project between Cherubet and Abosi Top Hill Cooperative, debunking the narrative that agriculture is not lucrative enough for young farmers.
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Low Heels, High Ambition: Bariat Lawal’s Passion turned Fashion through Shecluded’s FINWOMEN Programme
Faatimah Clarke
September 11, 2024
As the Fall Fashion Week drapes a veil of haute couture on cities like London, New York, Paris, and Milan, fashion enthusiasts and icons from all over the world gather in exquisite designs and pieces, serving as a testament to the intricate relationship between creativity, culture, and global industries.
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From Forest to Future: Creating Jobs and Sustainable Growth in Ethiopia through Bamboo Agroforestry
Faatimah Clarke
August 21, 2024
Decent work has emerged as a key topic in conversations around sustainable development. While international organisations and civil society groups have long emphasised the importance of decent work for economic growth, the private sector has been more hesitant to embrace it. However, as the momentum behind the concept grows, more businesses begin to acknowledge the value of investing in job quality for resilient and productive workplaces. One of CFYE's partners in Kenya, Mr Green Africa, has made remarkable progress in achieving decent work within the informal economy.
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Shortlist’s Forecasting Green Jobs in Africa Report
Faatimah Clarke
September 25, 2024
This paper is about how to leverage green jobs to realise the transition to a green economy. The first step to achieving this is to create a better understanding of green jobs. To this end, following a literature analysis, we provide a mapping tool to help classify green jobs and measure their (potential) impact. The tool is based on four indicators: (i) sector; (ii) green business strategy; (iii) climate action; and (iv) green skills.
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Shortlist’s Forecasting Green Jobs in Africa Report
Faatimah Clarke
September 25, 2024
This paper is about how to leverage green jobs to realise the transition to a green economy. The first step to achieving this is to create a better understanding of green jobs. To this end, following a literature analysis, we provide a mapping tool to help classify green jobs and measure their (potential) impact. The tool is based on four indicators: (i) sector; (ii) green business strategy; (iii) climate action; and (iv) green skills.
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Youth Magazine: Findings of the Youth-Centered Research in the Waste Management Sector Kenya
Faatimah Clarke
July 22, 2024
This paper is about how to leverage green jobs to realise the transition to a green economy. The first step to achieving this is to create a better understanding of green jobs. To this end, following a literature analysis, we provide a mapping tool to help classify green jobs and measure their (potential) impact. The tool is based on four indicators: (i) sector; (ii) green business strategy; (iii) climate action; and (iv) green skills.
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The Business Case for Youth Recruitment
Faatimah Clarke
July 1, 2024
This paper is about how to leverage green jobs to realise the transition to a green economy. The first step to achieving this is to create a better understanding of green jobs. To this end, following a literature analysis, we provide a mapping tool to help classify green jobs and measure their (potential) impact. The tool is based on four indicators: (i) sector; (ii) green business strategy; (iii) climate action; and (iv) green skills.
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Learning
Shortlist’s Forecasting Green Jobs in Africa Report
Faatimah Clarke
September 25, 2024
This paper is about how to leverage green jobs to realise the transition to a green economy. The first step to achieving this is to create a better understanding of green jobs. To this end, following a literature analysis, we provide a mapping tool to help classify green jobs and measure their (potential) impact. The tool is based on four indicators: (i) sector; (ii) green business strategy; (iii) climate action; and (iv) green skills.
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