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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
Empowering Women in Digital: Sara Muawad’s Journey with Madfoatcom
Ilaria Blasi
March 31, 2025
For many students in their final years of college or university, a mix of eagerness and fear about the future begins to build. This blend of emotions can be both motivating and challenging, sometimes taking a toll on their confidence. In contexts like Jordan, where a significant portion of the young population is unemployed, the situation is even more daunting. Young women face additional challenges due to gaps in digital literacy, compounded by an unfavorable employment environment.
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Honey Sweetens the Path to Pharmacy Qualification
Ilaria Blasi
January 18, 2024
Niwagira Yeroboam is not only a student pursuing a diploma in Pharmacy but is also a successful beekeeper, harnessing the sweet rewards of his buzzing enterprise. Beginning with just five traditional hives, the sweet taste of success came quickly as he harvested an impressive 50 kilograms of honey, igniting a desire for further expansion.
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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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Empowering Women in Digital: Sara Muawad’s Journey with Madfoatcom
Ilaria Blasi
March 31, 2025
For many students in their final years of college or university, a mix of eagerness and fear about the future begins to build. This blend of emotions can be both motivating and challenging, sometimes taking a toll on their confidence. In contexts like Jordan, where a significant portion of the young population is unemployed, the situation is even more daunting. Young women face additional challenges due to gaps in digital literacy, compounded by an unfavorable employment environment.
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From Skills to Success: Concentrix’s Blueprint for Meaningful Youth Participation
Faatimah Clarke
November 13, 2024
Concentrix, a global leader in BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) services, is dedicated to more than just business success – they are committed to empowering the next generation. With a focus on skill development, the company is transforming the lives of young people in Jordan, defining Meaningful Youth Participation (MYP) as a strategic and intentional part of their approach to empowering young talent. Their CFYE-supported project “People First – Career Boost”, tackles youth employment challenges in Jordan head-on, creating new, decent job opportunities and enhancing the employability of young people, especially young women.
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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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