Livelihoods resilience and Economic Empowerment is a core pillar that focus on strengthening individuals and communities by providing them with the necessary skills, resources, and opportunities to improve their economic well-being and build sustainable livelihoods. It aims to uplift people from poverty, reduce vulnerability, and promote long-term sustainability, resulting in improved quality of life and community development.
Our Livelihoods Resilience pillar is dedicated to
empowering youth to build resilient livelihoods that
can
withstand
challenges
and
uncertainties.
We
believe in equipping young people with the necessary
skills, resources, and support to navigate the ever-
changing landscape of work and entrepreneurship.
Through
comprehensive
training
programs
and
mentorship, we help young individuals develop their
entrepreneurial
mindset,
enhance
their
business
acumen,
and
explore
viable
income-
generating
opportunities.
At the heart of our approach is the recognition that
resilience goes beyond economic aspects. We
address the multidimensional nature of resilience
by
emphasizing
the
importance
of social
connections
and
psychological
well-being.
Our
programs foster a sense of community and provide
platforms for young entrepreneurs to network,
collaborate, and share knowledge. We believe that
social support networks and a positive mindset are
critical in overcoming challenges and adapting to
evolving circumstances.
By
integrating
resilience
principles
into
youth
livelihoods, we aim to create lasting impact and
contribute
to
the
long-term
success
of
young
entrepreneurs.
We
provide
access
to
resources,
facilitate
market
linkages,
and
offer
ongoing
mentorship to help young people sustain and grow
their businesses. Through our efforts, we strive to foster
not only individual success but also the economic
growth
and
resilience
of
communities
at
large.
Together, we can empower youth to build livelihoods
that thrive in the face of adversity and contribute to
sustainable socio-economic development.
Shared Futures as a program seeks to empower Mombasa youth and labour market stakeholders towards supporting and promoting youth employment. The program also creates awareness of existing opportunities in the labour market and serves as a platform linking all stakeholders to a common goal of positively influencing and affecting decision-makers at the labour market towards youth employment.
The program's overall goal includes fostering cooperation between the stakeholders on youth and employment and the creation of networks for the sustainability of program goals. The program also targets 10,000 youth with information on possibilities of youth employment, and how to access more information, advice, training and assistance in the field of Employ-ability and Entrepreneurship.
The overall objective of the project is to strengthen the ability of youth and religious communities to address causes of interfaith violence and promote sustainable peace and reconciliation in the two coastal counties of Mombasa and Kwale. To empower the Youth in Kwale, Tana River and Mombasa counties to take the lead in tackling the root causes of violent extremism in their counties
The initiatives that we have carried out under the Economic Empowerment pillar have been;
Decent Work and Labour Rights Program in East Africa
In collaboration with the Forum for International Cooperation (FIC), AYT initiated the implementation of the Decent Work and Labour Rights Program in East Africa. The program aimed to empower the youth and other stakeholders in the labor market in Mombasa and Kisumu, with a focus on supporting and promoting youth employment. Through the program, various activities were conducted, including training sessions on Business Skills and Entrepreneurship Development (BSED) and Employability Trainings, which provided valuable awareness and skills enhancement opportunities in the existing labor markets.
AYT, in collaboration with Hope World Wide Kenya and HIV Free Generation Kenya, and with the support of USAID, implemented the Youth Employment Initiative project in four counties: Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru. The project was a significant contribution towards the goal of reducing HIV prevalence by 50% through the economic empowerment of youth.
Youth Employment Initiative of Nairobi (YEIN) Project
Guided by a common interest in improving youth access to the labor market, AYT partnered with Fagligt International Center for Uddannelsellnternational Center for Education (FIC) and One Stop Youth Information and Resource Centre - Nairobi to implement a Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA) sponsored program called "Youth Employment Initiative of Nairobi". The program aimed at increasing knowledge and skills of young people on employment possibilities and entrepreneurship within the Nairobi area. These efforts included capacity building and the development of training and networking models.
