Global Youth Empowerment Partnership Launched to Combat Unemployment

Strategic Insights -

Qatar Fund for Development, Education Above All, and King's Trust International have signed a landmark agreement to address global youth unemployment and equip young people worldwide with the skills and confidence to thrive in a rapidly changing job market. This partnership aims to reach over 51,000 youth across Pakistan, Jordan, Nigeria, Ghana, and the Caribbean, with a focus on promoting youth empowerment, economic inclusion, and gender equality.

Key Takeaways:

  • The partnership will advance the Generation Potential campaign and expand programs in five countries, focusing on promoting youth empowerment and economic inclusion.
  • The initiative will prioritize youth in fragile and underserved communities, especially young women and marginalized groups, to empower them to play an active role in driving sustainable development and building resilient societies.
  • The partnership will invest in youth as catalysts of development, equipping them with tools and opportunities to lead positive change within their communities.
  • The signing ceremony was held on the sidelines of King's Trust International's 10th anniversary celebrations in London.
  • Fahad Hamad Al Sulaiti, Director General of QFFD, emphasized the importance of empowering youth as catalysts of development and a better future for all.
  • Mohammed Al Kubaisi, CEO of EAA Foundation, highlighted the need for empowering youth with skills and knowledge to navigate the green economy and achieve sustainable development.
  • Will Straw, Chief Executive of King's Trust International, expressed gratitude for Qatar Fund for Development's support and emphasized the importance of investing in young people's potential and amplifying their voices.

Statistics:

  • The partnership aims to reach over 51,000 youth worldwide.
  • The initiatives will focus on promoting youth empowerment, economic inclusion, and gender equality.
  • The programs will be implemented in five countries: Pakistan, Jordan, Nigeria, Ghana, and the Caribbean.
  • The partnership reflects the bilateral relations and shared vision between Qatar and the United Kingdom.

Sources:

  • Qatar Tribune (arris Khalid)
  • Education Above All Foundation
  • King's Trust International