Youth Advocacy for Empowerment

Youth Advocacy for Empowerment Youth Advocacy for Empowerment (YAE) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2019 to address youth unemployment and inequality in the poorest part of Africa.

WHO WE ARE? Youth in some parts of Africa like South Sudan are highly affected by unemployment and have limited access to quality education and Sustainable livelihood. This is due to lack free Technical and Vocational training (TvT), Empowerment and Youth Enterprises Programs (YEP) in the country. Youth access to quality tertiary education is rare and expensive, that's why YAE is aiming to offer f

ree TVT trainings, support youth innovative idea through youth enterprise program and Empowering them to build self-confidence and become self-reliance. WHAT WE DO? YAE focuses on Empowering, training and supporting innovative ideas of youth in the impoverished parts of Africa. This approach is structured into four major learning division such as Entrepreneurship, digital literacy, freelancing and EduTech for girls program. Besides these, Youth are trained in employability skills that enable them get hired by employers and ease their jobs seeking efforts. The main aspect of our programs is to build youth entrepreneurial mindset, digital literacy skills and its application in real world and to bring them to a level where youth in the developed world are. Our EduTech for girls program aim to take us an extra mile to gender equality. It focuses on Empowering girls to build confidence in themselves, raise their voices in the community and strengthening their ability to pursue career in technology, design and business

HOW TO GET INVOLVED? It would never be possible for us to extend our programs to more beneficiaries without the help of our community of Volunteers, Partners, donors and Sponsors. They support our mission in difference numerous ways that are keeping us standing. Today you can help too and make a difference no matter where you are/ what you do. Here are some major ways to join us.
1) Be a Volunteer
2) Be our partner
3) Be our Sponsor or Donor. Joining us mean you are part of the international communities addressing youth capacity building and unemployment. Contact us at [email protected] for more information.

๐ŸŒŸ How FAMILIF is Creating Change, One Skill at a Time ๐ŸŒŸHereโ€™s how our beneficiaries are building a brighter future:ยท ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ ...
01/12/2025

๐ŸŒŸ How FAMILIF is Creating Change, One Skill at a Time ๐ŸŒŸ

Hereโ€™s how our beneficiaries are building a brighter future:

ยท ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Skills Acquired: Expert training in Tailoring, Basket Weaving, Shoe Making, and Handbag Production.
ยท ๐Ÿค Businesses Formed: They teamed up to create business groups of three.
ยท ๐Ÿ’ธ Assets Purchased: Each group received a cash grant to buy their own equipment and materials.
ยท ๐Ÿงญ Mentorship Received: They are now in a phase of continuous business guidance to ensure long-term success.

We extend a massive thank you to our generous community and dedicated partners. Your donations and technical support are the foundation of this success!

26/11/2025
26/11/2025

Today, on Day 1 of the 16 Days of Activism, we stand united under the 2025 theme:
'Unite to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls'.

We call on governments, Tech Companies, and each of us: let us build safer online environments.

Ending violence against women must include ending violence in the digital world.

26/11/2025

Online safety is a right, not a privilege.
Let us protect women and girls from cyberbullying, harassment and digital abuse.
Your one positive action online matters

๐Ÿš€ From Learning to Earning: The FAMILIF Success Story! ๐Ÿš€We are thrilled to share the incredible journeys of our recent g...
20/11/2025

๐Ÿš€ From Learning to Earning: The FAMILIF Success Story! ๐Ÿš€

We are thrilled to share the incredible journeys of our recent graduates from the FAMILIF skills development programs! Through dedicated training, women in our community have mastered valuable trades in Tailoring, Basket Weaving, Shoe Making, and Handbag Production.

But we didn't just stop at skills. The real magic happened when these talented women formed their own business groups of three, combining their strengths and ideas. To kickstart their entrepreneurial dreams, each group was given a cash grant to purchase the essential assets they neededโ€”sewing machines, weaving materials, leatherworking tools, and more.

Now, they are not just graduates; they are business owners. And their journey continues! They are currently receiving ongoing business mentorship to help them navigate the market, manage their finances, and grow their enterprises sustainably. This powerful combination of skills, assets, and mentorship is the formula for lasting change.

This transformation would not be possible without the unwavering support of our community and partners. A heartfelt thank you to every donor whose generosity funded these initiatives, and to our technical partners for their invaluable expertise. You are helping to build a future where every woman can be a celebrated Business Leader and a pillar of her community.

"I never imagined that learning about my health could help me gain skills of weaving handbags and selling them. Now I pa...
12/09/2025

"I never imagined that learning about my health could help me gain skills of weaving handbags and selling them. Now I pay for my own needs and I know how to protect my health." โ€“ Poni, 18 ๐Ÿงบโœจ

When girls have skills + SRHR knowledge, they gain more than income. They gain confidence and choice. ๐Ÿ’œ

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"Meet Elizabeth, 18. ๐ŸŒธShe used to skip school during her period because she lacked pads and confidence.Now, she attends ...
12/09/2025

"Meet Elizabeth, 18. ๐ŸŒธ

She used to skip school during her period because she lacked pads and confidence.

Now, she attends SRHR sessions through her keypad phone and has trained in shoemaking ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ. With her first pairs sold, Rebecca proudly bought her own personal business kits and supports her siblings.

Her words: โ€˜Now I walk tall โ€” in shoes I made myself.โ€™ ๐Ÿ’œ

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