• Skills
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    We teach students skills of heart and mind to live with dignity and responsibility

    We teach students skills of the hands to make them self-reliant

    We teach students skills of heart and mind to live with dignity and responsibility

    We teach students skills of the hands to make them self-reliant

    We teach students skills of heart and mind to live with dignity and responsibility

    Equipping young people with skills for life and work is the most impactful solution for youth employment in Africa.

    We are Young Africa

    Africa has the youngest population in the world, with more than 60% of the continent’s population under the age of 25.

    We believe in the transformative power of young people and in the huge potential of Africa. That is why we are determined to address this issue by equipping young people for work and a life of dignity through our local programs.

    Our goal is to reach 500,000 youths by 2026.

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    Our impact

    346,253

    Lives reached in total

    70%

    Of postgraduates in 2024 are economically active

    26,019

    Youths trained in 2024

    96%

    Of our students make informed and healthier choices about their sexual and reproductive health

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    Partner with us

    Partners are crucial in our efforts to expand our youth programmes and initiate change where it’s most needed.

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    Where we work

    We empower youth across six countries, with a vision to expand even further.

    In each country, dedicated and passionate colleagues give their best to equip young people with skills for life and work. Led by country directors, our teams and franchisees collaborate to run the training centres effectively. Besides vocational training, each centre offers a range of allied services and is deeply embedded in the local community.

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    "Young Africa became my rehabilitation. I stopped using drugs, inspired by the lessons and the focus I saw in my peers."
    Prince Magacha
    Zimbabwe
    "Young Africa gave me a second chance. I never imagined I could turn my life around after everything I went through. Now, I’m a proud graduate and an intern at Amara’s Beauty Spa, with a promising future ahead."
    Rachel Chioniso
    Zimbabwe
    "Skills2Live brought life to me. I never thought I would make it as a single mother. Here I am now, a proud young woman running my own business and earning a meaningful income."
    Ashley Gwatida
    Mozambique
    "Training through Skills2Live transformed my life."
    Evans Phiri
    Zimbabwe
    "I was always passionate about starting my own business but lacked the requisite knowledge and skills. But here I am today; YAZ gave me the opportunity to start and run a high-potential company, providing services to companies, businesses, and the community."
    Diki Hudson Wilkie
    Zimbabwe
    “You can do it, believe in yourself. Thanks to Skills2Live for giving me the opportunity to become a chef.”
    Blessings Akashambatwa
    Zambia
    “My life has improved a lot after taking this training, and I am very grateful to Young Africa for making this opportunity possible.”
    Flora Joaquim
    Mozambique
    “My business is growing day by day. I am now able to save some money each month, support my grandmother, and even pay for my university fees.”
    Olga Mohossa
    Mozambique
    “I am forever grateful to Young Africa for bringing change into my life.”
    Luck Ngwerume
    Zimbabwe
    “Stand up for yourself!”
    Shepherd Machipisa
    Zimbabwe
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