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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
Roots of Change: Building a Bamboo Empire through African Bamboo’s Seed Capital Programme
Faatimah Clarke
January 6, 2025
In the serene yet economically challenged district of Bursa, Ethiopia, four young individuals – Sintayehu Sirbo, Miriam Sirham, Etagu Debo, and Mikrie Melkamu – embarked on a journey to break the cycle of unemployment. Today, they stand as the proud founders of Heri Bamboo, a thriving household products enterprise born through African Bamboo’s CFYE-supported Seed Capital Programme.
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Keith’s journey from cybersecurity trainee to mentor
Ilaria Blasi
November 21, 2023
Keith found immense satisfaction in the practical aspects of cybersecurity. Through an innovative programme he could channel his natural curiosity to help mentor other young graduates.
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How James is Impacting Communities through Aggregation
Challenge Fund for Youth Employment
October 9, 2023
Inspired by the idea of creating a cleaner and safer environment, James came up with an innovative solution— waste management.
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Roots of Change: Building a Bamboo Empire through African Bamboo’s Seed Capital Programme
Faatimah Clarke
January 6, 2025
In the serene yet economically challenged district of Bursa, Ethiopia, four young individuals – Sintayehu Sirbo, Miriam Sirham, Etagu Debo, and Mikrie Melkamu – embarked on a journey to break the cycle of unemployment. Today, they stand as the proud founders of Heri Bamboo, a thriving household products enterprise born through African Bamboo’s CFYE-supported Seed Capital Programme.
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Enabling women in grain threshing: overcoming mechanisation challenges through flexible value-chain integration
Ilaria Blasi
November 4, 2024
In the heart of Ethiopia, CAMS Engineering is breaking new grounds in gender inclusion with the technical and financial support of the Challenge Fund for Youth Employment (CFYE). Based in the Mareko District, an area that is predominantly known for their agrarian economy, CAMS Engineering is at the forefront of agricultural mechanisation. Founded with the mission to modernise agricultural practices, CAMS focuses on addressing the country’s agricultural challenges through innovation and technology. They are renowned for their expertise in mechanising critical processes like grain threshing, traditionally labour-intensive and time-consuming. The company has a clear focus on sustainability, ensuring that their technologies are environmentally friendly and economically viable for farmers of all scales.
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Digitally Enabled Jobs
Challenge Fund for Youth Employment
September 19, 2023
How the Digital Economy can promote decent livelihoods for Youth; Insights from Kenya
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Digitally Enabled Jobs
Challenge Fund for Youth Employment
September 19, 2023
How the Digital Economy can promote decent livelihoods for Youth; Insights from Kenya
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