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Here you will find practical how-to-papers, guides, innovative training curricula, country-specific examples, and tools for business model creation and facilitating matching opportunities. Have fun exploring!

The Toolbox provides effective tools and examples for promoting youth employment in the agri-food sector.
English
Countries : Burkina Faso, Mozambique, Malawi, Kenya, Germany, Others
Leia este guia para conhecer o apoio dos centros de emprego móveis aos candidatos e os fatores de sucesso para sua implementação.
Portuguese
Countries : Mozambique
A self-service toolkit for pitch event organizers, offering a downloadable checklist to guide the planning process.
English
Countries : Malawi
This HowTo Guide outlines the essential steps and provides country examples for creating and implementing effective internship placements for youth.
English
Countries : Burkina Faso, Mozambique, Malawi, Kenya
This How-to Guide offers practical insights and lessons for policymakers and organizations on designing and executing successful rural job and opportunity fairs.
English
Countries : Burkina Faso, Mozambique, Malawi, Kenya
“I knew I could do just that at home: Help my community while also doing my own farming,” recalls Nobert, who concentrates on maize, African Leafy Vegetables, beans and poultry.
English
Countries : Kenya
Ce guide aide les jeunes à choisir entre emploi salarié et auto-emploi à travers quatre modules pratiques et interactifs.
French
Countries : Burkina Faso
Patrick produces bananas for consumers around the city and supports local farmers through banana propagation.
English
Countries : Malawi
Discover the facts and figures of how the 360° AgriJobs Approach worked and how it can be further improved.
English
Countries : Burkina Faso, Mozambique, Malawi, Kenya
Thanks to a digital career platform, I learned how to write a better CV, compete in job interviews and finally found a job in a seedling company that was advertised on the platform.
English
Countries : Kenya
As a member of a youth group Sylvia engaged with The Mountain Berean, to planting and nursing passion fruit.
English
Countries : Kenya
The video explains how to use the Toolbox on Rural Youth Employment Promotion.
English
Countries : Burkina Faso, Mozambique, Malawi, Kenya, Germany, Others
This report presents and adapts successful approaches for promoting rural youth employment in GIZ programs.
English
Countries : Burkina Faso, Mozambique, Malawi, Kenya, Others

“I started a banana nursery with two friends to provide farms with virus-free, high-quality seedlings. Our vision is to substitute banana imports from Tanzania with local production.” 

– Patrick,  Operator of a seedling nursery  (Malawi) 

“Youth run away from agribusiness because they view it as something negative that can’t bring them money. I’m not saying it’s an easy journey, but as youth we have the energy to do something. Especially when we come together as a group.” 

– Curlstar, Founder of the Vihiga Youth Agripreneurs Network (Kenya)

“During the Covid-pandemic, I had the idea to produce Mango juice, as I knew that demand was there. Thanks to the right support, I have built up a professional production, employing three people during Mango season.”

– Adjaratou, Fruit juice entrepreneur (Burkina Faso) 

“Not long ago, I didn’t have any work of my own, I just did what everyone in our village does – help my parents in the fields. I never thought that one day I would start my own business. I would like to see more young people to have the courage to start their own business in the countryside.” 

– Fabelsa, Chicken egg producer (Mozambique) 

“Youth run away from agribusiness because they view it as something negative that can’t bring them money. I’m not saying it’s an easy journey, but as youth we have the energy to do something. Especially when we come together as a group.” 

– Curlstar, Founder of the Vihiga Youth Agripreneurs Network (Kenya)

“It’s high time for young people to migrate from just conceiving agriculture as a culture or tradition and to now start embracing agriculture as a business which can assist in creating sustainable employment.”

– Brian, Peanut butter producer (Malawi)

“It is difficult for me to find suitable employees. For many women of my age, family responsibilities always take precedence. Even my husband smiled at me at first and did not believe in me. Today, he supports me and takes care of the children when I cannot make it home on time.”

– Adjaratou, Fruit juice entrepreneur (Burkina Faso)

“Thanks to a digital career platform, I learned how to write a better CV, compete in job interviews and finally found a job in a seedling company that was advertised on the platform.”

– Sharon, Sales and marketing employee (Kenya)

“To be honest, I never thought about taking the leap into self-employment. Apart from that – I wouldn‘t have known how to do it. My very own success: I am no longer dependent on my parents. Even better, I can finally give something back to them.”

– Renny, Poultry farmer (Kenya)

“Not long ago, I didn’t have any work of my own, I just did what everyone in our village does – help my parents in the fields. I never thought that one day I would start my own business. I would like to see more young people to have the courage to start their own business in the countryside.” 

– Fabelsa, Chicken egg producer (Mozambique) 

“During the Covid-pandemic, I had the idea to produce Mango juice, as I knew that demand was there. Thanks to the right support, I have built up a professional production, employing three people during Mango season.”

– Adjaratou, Fruit juice entrepreneur (Burkina Faso) 

“I started a banana nursery with two friends to provide farms with virus-free, high-quality seedlings. Our vision is to substitute banana imports from Tanzania with local production.” 

– Patrick,  Operator of a seedling nursery  (Malawi) 

“I make compost as a source of income and to preserve our environment. It makes me very proud to be the number one compost producer in my area. I also decided to produce a bio-repellent – not only for my own production but also for other producers.”

– Sansan, Producer of biological agricultural inputs (Burkina Faso)