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Title:

Multisectoral Initiative for the Future of Youth in the Green Economy in Senegal

Agreement Number:

7464781 P013941001

Agreement Value:

$24,000,000.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 20, 2025 - Mar 31, 2030

Description:

This project aims to increase economic opportunities for vulnerable youth, particularly young women, in two border regions in southeastern Senegal, namely Tambacounda and Kédougou, which are affected by unemployment, low agricultural productivity exacerbated by climate change, and deeply rooted gender inequalities. The project's activities include: 1) strengthening the capacities of communities, educational actors, and authorities to reduce gender and age-based barriers and to maintain them in educational programs at the middle and secondary levels, as well as technical and vocational training; 2) developing and delivering academic and technical and vocational training programs that are adapted to the specific conditions of markets and the climate-smart green economy; 3) strengthening employment hubs and professional integration cells to prepare and guide young people towards educational pathways and green economy jobs; 4) implementing a literacy and financial literacy support program that takes into account the differentiated vulnerability factors of young people. This project aims to train and strengthen the capacities and means of action of more than 43,800 youth (including 24,550 young women), focusing on education, technical and vocational training, and entrepreneurship in the promising sectors of the green economy. Overall, the project will indirectly reach 258,000 people by improving national policies and mobilizing green financing for the socioeconomic empowerment of young women and women.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

Ultimate outcome: Increased socio-economic empowerment of youth, especially women, in green economy sectors contributing to food security and climate change resilience.

1100: Increased success of youth, especially vulnerable youth and women, in gender-sensitive education and vocational training pathways that promote green and climate change adaptation skills;
1200: Increased efficiency and equity of entrepreneurial activities of youth, especially women, in green economy sectors contributing to food security and climate resilience;
1300: Increased equitable participation of youth, especially women, in high-value green jobs, in governance mechanisms associated with the green economy and climate change adaptation, and in social cohesion

Location:

Montréal, Quebec, CA H2Y 2R6

Reference Number:

064-2024-2025-Q4-00034

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

3203118924448

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Fondation Paul Gérin-Lajoie

Federal Riding Name:

Ville-Marie--Le Sud-Ouest--Île-des-Soeurs

Federal Riding Number:

24077

Program:

Contributions - Bilateral Programming

Program Purpose:

Contribution Programmation bilatérale