The Global
Youth Innovation Network Gambia Chapter (GYIN Gambia) and The Gambia Youth
Empowerment Project (YEP) have signed a grant Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
with the purpose of providing one-to-one mentoring to high-potential young
entrepreneurs.
Global Youth
Innovation Network Gambia Chapter (GYIN Gambia) is a national youth
organization under the National Youth Council (NYC). GYIN Gambia has been
implementing a number of youth projects related to agribusiness, information
technology and entrepreneurship. Under the MOU, GYIN Gambia will match Gambian
youth entrepreneurs with mentors who will provide individualized coaching. In
addition, all mentors and mentees will meet monthly in a workshop to share
experiences and to learn from one another.
The aim of the
mentorship programme is to boost Gambian rural entrepreneurship and
agribusiness. The programme supports young people in their efforts to establish
sustainable investments in order to become self-reliant. It is anchored on
coaching and career counselling rather than the single method of structured
trainings. The mentoring programme is a part of a larger entrepreneurship
development programme that includes recognition of young entrepreneurs through
yearly Rural Youth Awards and specific training camps for upskilling young and
aspiring entrepreneurs.
About YEP
The Gambia
Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) is a four-year project that aims to supporting
youth employment and entrepreneurship in the country to address the economic
root causes of irregular migration. It is funded by the European Union (EU)
Emergency Trust Fund for Africa with a total budget of EUR 11 million. By
improving the employability of youth, especially potential and returning
migrants, increasing income opportunities along value chains and helping young
entrepreneurs to connect to trade and tap into the digital economy, this
project aims to change the current migration trends and contribute to building
the long-term growth and economic competitiveness of The Gambia.
About ITC
The
International Trade Centre (ITC) is the joint agency of the World Trade
Organization and the United Nations. The organisation’s aim is for businesses
in developing countries to become more competitive in global markets, speeding
up economic development and contributing to the achievement of the United
Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
About the Trust Fund
The European
Union’s Emergency Trust Fund for Africa addresses the root causes of irregular
migration and displaced persons in Africa. More specifically, it helps address
the root causes of destabilisation, forced displacement and irregular migration
by promoting economic and equal opportunities, strengthening security,
development and resilience of vulnerable people.
For more information, please visit:
Website:
https://yep.gm/
Twitter:
@YEPGambia
Hash
tag: #YEPGambia
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/yepgambia/
Media enquiries, please direct to:
Fatou Mbenga Jallow
Project
Coordinator and Senior Technical Adviser – Gambia YEP
Tel. +220 3616993; +220 9662895
Mamadou Edrisa Njie
Executive Director – GYIN Gambia
Chapter
Tel: +220 3938929; +220 6181700;
+220 3546917; +220 2502929;
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