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2 LIVELIHOOD RESILIENCE

Economic resilience is a critical enabler for sustainable development.
AYT’s livelihood programs align with SDG 8, promoting decent work and
economic growth and Aspiration 1 of Agenda 2063, envisioning inclusive
growth and sustainable development.

Key interventions implemented through;
The Shared Futures Project, funded by Kerk in Actie through Cordaid, serves
as our flagship initiative under the Livelihood Resilience Pillar. It targets vulnerable
youth in Kwale and Mombasa counties, equipping them with skills, resources,
and market linkages to achieve self-reliance and contribute to sustainable community
development.
This initiative directly supports AYT’s strategic goal of reducing youth vulnerability to
extremism and violence through economic empowerment.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Youth engaged in capacity-

183 building interventions,
including employability and
entrepreneurship training.

Youth participated in
86 employability training, with 30
securing internships or entry-

Between January and December 2024, level jobs by year-end.
the Shared Futures Project achieved:
Youth received entrepreneurship
training, leading to the establishment
97 of 20 youth-led businesses in sectors
such as poultry farming, tailoring, and
vegetable farming.

Youth groups awarded start-up
4 grants of Ksh 50,000 each,enabling
them to launch viable enterprises and
create employment opportunities
within their communities.

Youth connected to County
Government representatives, National
95 agencies, and Private sector actors,
gaining access to market opportunities,
youth funds and business advisory
services.

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