Realizing Aspirations of Youth in Ethiopia Through Employment (RAYEE)

Status

active

Period

November 2023 – October 2028

Countries

Ethiopia

Focus Areas

Agriculture

In Partnership With

SNV, with its extensive experience in sustainable development, is our trusted partner in this ambitious initiative. Their expertise in agriculture and market development is instrumental in creating lasting change for Ethiopian youth.

Target Impact

240,000 Youth in Work.

Impact to Date

  • 313,801

    Youths engaged (72% young women).

  • 261,263

    Youths in work (71% young women).

  • 36,285

    Youth-led MSEs supported.

Partnership Focus

Support existing MSEs to improve production, productivity and marketing to create youth employment. Develop employability and entrepreneurship skills. Link youth to financial services and markets. Strengthen business development services. Implement gender and safeguarding measures. Develop knowledge to improve youth-inclusive policies and market systems.