World Vision International and USAID Empower Youth in Bambari
Youth empowering is a fundamental element of long-term economic and social development. With this goal in mind, World Vision International, in collaboration with USAID, has initiated a commendable project aimed to train and equip 60 young people in Bambari, Central African Republic. This endeavor not only involves the training of these young people but also providing them with installation kits to enable them to start their independent ventures upon completion of their training.
A particularly notable aspect of this initiative is the emphasis on empowering young women, with 40 out of the 60 individuals being young girls. This focus on empowering young women has profound implications for the community not only in terms of economic development but also in promoting gender equality.
The youth have been trained in areas such as mixed sewing, car mechanics, carpentry, and hairdressing. The provided installation kits incorporate a range of tools tailored to each specific field, thus enabling the young graduates to launch their own businesses and become independent economic contributors within their community.
This initiative has been praised by local authorities, MINUSCA, and the Regional Director of Social Works who have highlighted its positive impact not only on the young people trained but also on the community as a whole. By supporting the economic empowerment of youth, this project contributes to the revival of the economic activity and mitigates social risks such as recruitment by rebels and crimes.
This programme is part of a larger project aimed to strengthen livelihoods and community assets in the region. The long-term perspective is to promote the economic recovery of the local population by providing skills and employment opportunities for young people. Ongoing monitoring of the young graduates to ensure the effective launch of their activities underscores the programme's long-term commitment to youth empowerment.
Ultimately, this initiative goes beyond the individual empowerment of youth, with broader implications for the sustainable development of the region. By fostering the availability of diverse and skilled workforce, the programme contributes to build a strong economic foundation and promote long-term stability.
In summary, the efforts of World Vision International and USAID to empower youth in Bambari are not only commendable but also essential for fostering sustainable social and economic development in the region. These actions serve as role models for youth empowerment and merit continuous support to ensure their lasting positive impact.
About the Project:
The project funded by USAID through its Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) aims to strengthen livelihoods and community assets for conflict-affected communities in the Central African Republic. The project focuses on resilience activities related to agriculture and livestock, access to functional savings and credit systems, and community rehabilitation. Agriculture and livestock are essential pillars of household economic development and food security. In addition, income-generating activities will be provided to facilitate the economic recovery among targeted households.
The project is implemented in the Prefecture of La Ouaka, with a budget of US$ 7 million between July 2023 and June 2025 with a target of reaching 7,200 households.
