Ethiopia's conflict-affected youth are living at the intersection of trauma, unemployment, and lost educational opportunity. Many are at risk of recruitment into violence, early marriage, or lifelong poverty. Yet, they are also the greatest untapped force for peace and progress. Through this project, Face Up Generation Aid Organization (FUGAO) will empower 2,000 youth with skills, healing, and hope. We will train them to become builders of peace, business, and community resilience.
Ethiopia is home to over 11 million youth affected by conflict - many displaced, unemployed, traumatized, and out of school. Without intervention: Youth are vulnerable to violence, extremism, and poverty. Girls face high risk of GBV, early marriage, and education dropout. Communities remain divided and unstable without youth inclusion in recovery. Over 3 million youth dropped out of school due to war and crisis. Youth unemployment in Ethiopia exceeds 30% in rural areas.
Our Solution This 4-year project will: Train 2,000 conflict-affected youth in trades, peace building, and leadership Establish youth-led social enterprises with startup grants & business coaching Integrate GBV support and trauma counseling for vulnerable youth Reconnect 1,500 dropouts to school, skills training, or digital learning Mobilize Peace Clubs and conflict-prevention campaigns in 100 communities Engage youth in community governance and policy dialogue
Expected Long Term Impact by 2030 2,000 youth trained and employed or self-employed 200 businesses launched, creating local jobs and services 5,000 youth receive psychosocial support 1,500 youth reintegrated into learning or job pathways 100 schools/centers host peace clubs and digital learning 50% women participation in all youth leadership programs 30% reduction in youth-related violence and dropout rates in target areas
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
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