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As a participant in the Shared Futures project, has been a catalyst for both personal and community-
YTGN connected with various organizations, wide transformation. "The training and ongoing
including AYT. These partnerships played a support have instilled a proactive mindset, boosted
significant role in strengthening the group's our self-efficacy, and strengthened community bonds,
capacity and expanding their reach. " he noted. "We now uplift each other through
knowledge and resource-sharing and this collective
The group participated in various training
growth has been instrumental in driving broader
programs aimed at personal development
community development."
and entrepreneurial skills enhancement.
One notable outcome of the project has been the
Key components of the training included:
introduction of productive activities related to
mental health, entrepreneurship training and
beekeeping and event rentals, which have not only
CV writing.
reduced instances of idleness but also created
Following the entrepreneurship training
valuable job opportunities for youth within the
provided by Africa Youth Trust (AYT), YTGN
community. Bakari expressed gratitude for the project's
recognized the potential of beekeeping as a
impact, stating,
viable business opportunity in their community.
"The beekeeping and rental businesses have
Group member Ali Bakari explained, "The provided us with income and more importantly, a
training opened our eyes to new possibilities, sense of purpose and responsibility. We are proud to
and we saw beekeeping as a sustainable way to contribute to our community's growth and
generate income and improve our financial development.”
stability."
Furthermore, the project has successfully cultivated a
Informed by their market research, YTGN culture of continuous learning and awareness,
developed a solid business proposal for a empowering YTGN members to engage with pressing
beekeeping venture. With the seed capital issues such as health, environmental conservation and
provided by AYT in 2023, the group purchased entrepreneurship. "The training and support have
beehives and bee suits, establishing their made us more informed and proactive in addressing
beekeeping business. As Bakari recalled, the challenges facing our community," Bakari observed.
“AYT's support was instrumental in turning our "We are better equipped to tackle these issues head
proposal into a reality.” on and create positive change."
The beekeeping venture has proven to be both As YTGN members have experienced personal growth
sustainable and manageable, with each beehive and financial independence, the community of Vuga
producing 12 to 15 kilograms of honey. The has witnessed the broader impact of youth
income generated from honey sales, along with empowerment. Their journey has demonstrated the
the revenue from a subsequent tent and chair power of collaboration, capacity-building, and youth
rental business, has significantly improved the empowerment.
financial stability of YTGN members. "Each
kilogram of honey sells for 1,000 shillings,
providing a steady income stream," noted Sefu,
another group member.

each beehive producing 12 to 15 kilograms of honey
each kilogram of honey sells for 1,000 shillings

The impact of the Shared Futures project on YTGN
and the broader community is profound, with far
reaching effects that have touched the lives of many.
Reflecting on the collaboration, Ali Bakari, a member
of the group, shared that the partnership with AYT

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