The Youth Empowerment Division’s targeted programmes, which encompass leadership training, entrepreneurial development, and agricultural enhancement, aim to achieve three key outcomes:
• Enhanced youth leadership, participation, and engagement in national development.
• Improved entrepreneurial and social innovation skills among participating beneficiaries.
• Increased quality, productivity, and production in agriculture and livestock.
The Youth Leadership and Active Citizenship programme aims at providing youth, of different socio-economic backgrounds, with the support and platforms to participate in leadership initiatives and be active members of the Rwandan society.
Through youth forums and training, the youth is encouraged to discuss and identify common solutions, while at the same time, being oriented towards personal development.
The Entrepreneurship and Innovation programme aims at promoting job creation, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit among the youth, through initiatives such as ArtRwanda-Ubuhanzi and Innovation Accelerator.
The programme provides mentorship, training and financial support to young entrepreneurs and innovators, especially those seeking to provide solutions in response to challenges related to sexual reproductive health, comprehensive sexuality education, family planning, and mental health, among others.
The Agriculture programme is dedicated to improving the lives of women and youth by promoting income-generating activities. This programme specifically focuses on engaging and supporting young agripreneurs, empowering them to scale their impact in the agriculture sector.
By fostering youth entrepreneurship in agriculture, the programme aims to contribute to sustainable national development, ensuring that these young leaders play a key role in driving economic growth and social progress in their communities.
