Community Service as a Pathway to Work (CSPW)

Status

active

Period

December 2022 – December 2027

Countries

Ethiopia

Focus Areas

Digital

In Partnership With

The Youth Network for Sustainable Development (YNSD), Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs (JH CCP), and two banks form a dynamic partnership. This collaboration brings together grassroots youth engagement, world-class communication strategies, and financial support. For more information please visit: ynsdethiopia.org.et

Target Impact

200,000 Young People in Work.

Impact to Date

  • 39,220

    Young people engaged

  • 66%

    Young women

  • Strengthening Youth Skilling

    Through focusing on hands-on work experience

Partnership Focus

Strengthen young people skilling through hands-on work experience and networking. Mobilize youth for community economic and social recovery. Create system-level change fostering youth-centered community service. Equip youth with workplace skills through community service. Develop local coordinating mechanisms, implement social and behavioral change strategies, and engage youth in community projects. Support youth transition to work and link them to the employment ecosystem. Improve policy environment and strengthen local capacities to support community service.