Digital Inclusion for Youth (DIY)
Shaping your own future
With over 35 million youth, Ethiopia’s future hinges on how young people are supported today.
However, the reality is that young people face numerous barriers to meaningful education, employment, and societal engagement. UNESCO projects that school drop-out and education gaps could cost the global economy $10 trillion annually by 2030. Ethiopia's secondary school completion rate is far below the 76% global average, and the unemployment rate amongst many youth communities is 41%.
In collaboration with Amref Health Africa and Safaricom Ethiopia, Digital Inclusion for Youth (DIY) enables young people in Ethiopia to do it themselves by accessing tech-powered learning opportunities to shape their own futures, develop new career paths and become the leaders of tomorrow.
Where Digital Inclusion for Youth (DIY) is available ?
Ethiopia
Our impact to date
Our goal is to engage 50,000 youth in tech-enabled youth centers, youth-led microloans, foundational and tech skills training, job placements, entrepreneurship and innovation.
10
youth centres supported with digital infrastructure
500
youths granted tech online learning scholarships
Esoram's story
Esoram's ambition is to study software engineering, support his family and continue mentoring young developers in Ethiopia.
Worknesh's story
Worknesh studied remotely on her phone, allowing her to learn while caring for her child. Her ambition is to use her skills to set up her own business.
Friends for life
Amanuel and his friends have gained development, editing and life skills. They have already found clients and are becoming financially independent.
Bati's story
Bati is a DIY coach, supporting young people to enhance their digital and life skills so that they can find work and create their own futures.
Explore the world of DIY
Go behind-the-scenes of Digital Inclusion for Youth (DIY) and meet Bati, Esoram, Worknesh and Amanuel in a 360 degree experience.
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