In partnership with Mastercard Foundation, the Youth Think Tank is a youth-led research network. It trains and mentors young people to conduct research, collect evidence, and document youth needs, challenges, and aspirations. Supporting Small-Scale Entrepreneurs In 2020 the Youth Think Tank developed research asking the question “how can development practitioners, policymakers, and academics better support small-scale
Free online certifications not only expand your skill and knowledge but also make your CV more attractive to recruiters for private or government jobs. Free online courses give you a chance to learn from industry experts without spending a dime. The major MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) platform (Udemy, Udacity, Coursera, and edX) have changed their model where
There are a ton of reasons to look for remote work online, now more than ever. Maybe, like billions across the world, you’ve been forced to work from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic or you’re a busy stay-at-home mom who wants to re-enter the workforce…. Or you have a mental health issue or disability
Are you 18 to 30 years old? Are you passionate about youth empowerment and participation? Do you have ideas how the European Union (EU) can integrate better the needs and issues faced by young people in our international partnerships? If yes, apply for the Youth Sounding Board for International Partnerships! Youth empowerment is a top
Start Your Startup program gives foundational knowledge, skills, and tools required for an entrepreneur to start their business, and grow the chances of survival for their very early startup. Entrepreneurs play an essential role in our socio-economic transformation by producing products and services required by their community, creating employment, and increasing the tax base. With
New Narratives is a programme which aims to foster deeper and more meaningful people-to-people engagements between young people across the countries of Africa and the UK, through a suite of digital storytelling and collaboration programmes, in sectors of mutual interest. The programme aims to help contribute to changing reciprocal perceptions between both places in order
The Innovation Village in partnership with Stanbic Bank & Rocket Health recently launched the Future of Retail Thought Leadership Report for 2020. The report shares a glimpse into the current business environment as Uganda’s retail sector, largely composed of MSMEs, has been impacted by the measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 and yet is
In recognition of their works which have impacted lives across the continent, Africa Youth Awards has announced 100 young Africans from 32 African countries in its 2020 ranking of 100 Most Influential Young Africans. With a record 49 females and 51 males represented from 29 African countries, the list features notable faces such as Davido, Peace Hyde,
Microsoft online courses have been created on LinkedIn in support of those hit hardest by the pandemic. The pandemic has caused widespread devastation to worldwide economies, affecting different parts of the world in varying degrees. This is your chance to start developing your skills for free with learning paths from LinkedIn Learning and Microsoft Learn,
Today, there are thousands of paid and free e-learning platforms worldwide that can best help students cope with education while at home. With a special interest in Uganda, here are some of the e-learning platforms targeting Ugandan students; 1. Kolibri Kolibri is a free-of-charge, and easy to use digital learning platform; with education content approved
