“A young person who is healthy can dream. A young person who is confident can plan. And a young person who is empowered can earn.” For 24-year-old Neema, the dream is simple: to build a secure future for herself and her young child. Financial hardship forced her to leave school before completing her education. Although...

Talent, determination and the desire for a better future have no gender. Before joining the WellBeing Youth Enterprise Movement, Baraka often found himself with few opportunities to learn new skills or build a pathway toward employment. Growing up in a low-income informal settlement, he faced the same challenges as many young people: limited access to...

Every school uniform, hospital coat, branded shirt and workwear garment begins with a skilled pair of hands. For a young person searching for opportunity, learning to make these garments can mean much more than mastering a sewing machine. It can mean the possibility of earning a first income, supporting a family and facing the future...

“Our young people do not simply dream of getting by. They dream of building successful businesses, creating jobs, and opening doors for others.” When the first cohort joined the WellBeing Youth Enterprise Movement, we asked them to do something simple, yet powerful. Before learning a new skill. Before sitting behind a sewing machine. Before creating...