Alashanek ya Balady Association for Sustainable Development (AYB-SD)
Empowering young people to eradicate poverty.
Description
The organization is serving young people from 21 to 35 years old with limited access to capacity development programs and/or economic opportunities through interpersonal and technical trainings, coaching and mentoring sessions, job-matching services, and financing mechanisms. The attention is given to young people from underprivileged families living in poor districts, while job seekers are provided with wage-employment opportunities, and entrepreneurs are offered support to start their micro- and small- businesses to become self-employed. The model is based on improving employability skills and provides market access that increases and stabilizes income.
Testimonials
The GSBI program was a very inspiring and beneficial experience, for me it was very helpful in terms of strategic and business planning for the organization as well as addressing essential aspects linked to assessing and presenting impact. Working with my mentors was a very valuable experience as well as learning from experts and friends working on similar issues facing our target groups. Financial management and sustainability, due diligence process, and investment planning and showcasing were among the top beneficial topics for me to learn.