EQUIP3/Garissa Youth Project

Designed to respond to Garissan youths’ needs and assets, the Garissa Youth Project (G-Youth Project) aims to empower youth to make sound career and life decisions as they transition from high school to the next phase of their lives. The project is also building the capacity of local institutions and networks to sustain the much-needed services that G-Youth will provide. Specifically, the G-Youth Project offers youth a series of inter-connected interventions to: build skills, facilitate appropriate career choices, provide employment and/or income generating opportunities, bridge technical and university education opportunities and provide fun and safe spaces. G-Youth will establish a Career Resource Center which will provide the project’s target youth population with structured career development information, skills, and opportunities to get jobs, start their own businesses or transition into higher education. G-Youth is also working to strengthen and expand programs at the Northeastern Province Technical Training Institute. Finally, G-Youth will strengthen local capacity by providing small grants to a number of Garissan NGOs currently working to strengthen the livelihood and employment skills of Garissan youth.