Youth & Entrepreneurship in Agrifood – Hope (YEAH)
Status
active
Period
2024 - 2028
Impact to date
Ongoing
Partnership Focus
YEAH is a project aimed at supporting access to employment and entrepreneurship among underprivileged young Senegalese men and women.
It provides access to opportunities in sectors such as agriculture/agrifood, livestock, fisheries, processing, marketing, and digital. YEAH seeks to position Senegal as a major player in African agriculture and a lever for sustainable development, combining access to jobs, poverty reduction, and environmental protection.
Partnership Details
CJS (Conseil Jeunesse Sénégal – Youth Consortium of Senegal) is a youth-led organization empowering young people through leadership, civic engagement, and capacity building.
It promotes education, entrepreneurship, and social innovation while advocating for youth participation in decision-making. Its member organizations bring extensive experience in citizen participation, business support, and entrepreneurial incubation across urban and rural areas in Senegal and West Africa.