Challenge
Kenyan youth (ages 18-34) make up 25% of the population; over 30% of this youth population is unemployed and lacks adequate job preparation and information. At the same time, digital technology has penetrated all sectors of the economy, providing the potential to create millions of new jobs — but only for those with the right skills.
Solution
Axum supported an initiative targeting over one million young people to access digital employment opportunities. Staff members designed programmatic activities, deployed program officers for capacity-building, transferred capabilities, and established knowledge management systems.
Impact
Within 18 months of involvement, over 9,000 youth received work-ready digital training. Currently, 30,000+ individuals have secured meaningful employment across all 47 Kenyan counties, with 20+ national and international private sector partners engaged.