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    Empowering Zambia's youth

    In Zambia, where over 66% of the population is under 35, youth unemployment remains high at 27.6%, with many working youth still living in poverty. Limited access to professional education further restricts opportunities for meaningful employment. Young Africa is addressing these challenges by providing practical training and nurturing entrepreneurship, empowering young Zambians to overcome barriers, participate actively in the economy, and build sustainable futures.

    The situation in numbers

    66%
    of the population is between the ages of 15 and 35.
    54%
    Among working youth live in poverty, 
    72%
    of working youth are active in the informal sector.
    <8%
    of youth achieve a diploma or certificate, while only 1.5% have a university degree.

    Affiliate information

    • NameSkills2Live Zambia
    • Active since2016
    • Young Africa CentresLusaka | Lilayi
    • Mobile trucksHwange I Binga I Lupane I Makoni I Nyanga I Chirundu I Beit I Bridge I Chipinge
    • TVET Training Solar Technology I Facility Maintenance I Welding I IT I Cosmetology I Metal works I etc
    • Integral traininglLife skills, ICT, English and Entrepreneurship

    YA in Zambia

    Young Africa, through Skills2Live Zambia, empowers youth with vocational training, life skills, and entrepreneurship.
     At the Lusaka training center, we train over 300 youth annually in various programs. Our Lilayi training center is equipping around 100 students per cohort with valuable skills. Through mobile trainings, we’re reaching 240 youth. 
    Beyond skills, we offer comprehensive wellness services, including emotional support, HIV testing, mental health care, and counseling. 
    We believe that by combining skills training with sexual and reproductive health services, we realize better outcomes, fostering a holistic approach to youth empowerment and development.

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    Josephine Millioni – Country Director

    Thompson Mubanga – Admin and Finance Officer

    Joshua Frimpong – Business Development Officer

    Carol Malata – Sexual Reproductive Officer

    Andrew Beka – E- Learning Coordinator

    LBTC

    Burma rd RW 50020a

    Lusaka 50020

    Lilayi Centre

    Farm 919/13 Sub-C Lusaka South

    Lilayi, Lusaka

    Joost Van Dijk- Board Chairperson

    Klaske Hiemstra – Advisor

    Bernadette Mulemi – Board member

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    Young Africa Zambia

    c/o Global Platform Zambia,

    Plot No 5777
    Great East Road
    Lusaka, Zambia
    ya.zambia@youngafrica.org

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    Projects

    SUNstainable Youth Empowerment

    According to the World Bank, only 28% of the population has access to electricity, with a stark urban-rural divide, exacerbating the impact of energy shortages. The transformative programme at the Lilayi Centre is designed to address youth unemployment, energy shortages, and environmental needs in Zambia.

    Zambia

    Youth Employability Booster

    The Youth Employability Booster initiative tackles youth unemployment in Nigeria by delivering innovative vocational training and entrepreneurial support.

    Nigeria

    Skills for Youth Resilience Programme (SYRP)

    By promoting sustainable livelihoods in Mozambique and Zimbabwe, the initiative drives meaningful economic growth, social empowerment, and strengthened organizational capacity.

    Zimbabwe