Elevateed: Empowering Futures Through Skill and Talent Development

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Project Snapshot

Ask Amount

KES 11,300,000

Project Stage

Pilot

Launch Date

Wednesday, January 31st, 2024

Project Manager

Jeremiah Lengure

Project Partners Inc

Partners: Local Educational Institutions Healthcare Professionals and Organizations Local Businesses and Industries Community Organizations Government Agencies Nonprofit Organizations Corporate Sponsors Individual Volunteers and Mentors

Project Summary

ElevateEd empowers school dropouts and teen mothers through vocational skills and talent development. It provides a pathway to education re-entry or entrepreneurship to restore dignity and future prospects.

Intervention Areas

Digital SkillsLiteracy & InclusionEarly Childhood DevelopmentEducation Access and EquityEntrepreneurship & MSMEsPrimary & Secondary EducationSchool Feeding ProgramsSocial EntrepreneurshipTechnical & Vocational TrainingYouth Employment

Target Population

Low-Income Individuals & FamiliesVulnerable or Marginalized Populations (General)

Problem Statement

Youth who drop out of school or face early pregnancy often lack skills and support, leading to unemployment and low self-esteem. They are vulnerable to repeating cycles of poverty.

Proposed Solution

Offer tailored vocational training, talent coaching, and educational sponsorship. Provide mentorship and health programs to address well-being and confidence.

Expected Impact

Increased employability and income for 30 youth. Higher rates of re-enrollment in formal education. Reduction in repeat teenage pregnancies and improved self-esteem.

Sustainability Plan

Establishment of a community-led committee to oversee the project. Diversification of funding sources and income generation from participant-led small businesses.

Budget Breakdown

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