YEN Mission Statement

YEN works to engage, educate and motivate actors to provide improved employment opportunities for youth. It is a platform and service provider focusing on policy advice, innovative pilot projects, knowledge sharing, and brokering partnerships. YEN makes use of its core agency partners’ know how and resources and ensures youth participation in delivering its services.

Our Work Lead Country Process 21 Lead Countries who have commited to developing and implementing National Action Plans (NAP) on youth employment. Competitive Grant Scheme [EN]- Mécanisme de fonds compétitif [FR] On December 1, 2008, the Grant Scheme was officially launched. Applicants can download the application form, guidelines and an information note here. Download PRESS RELEASE (pdf 3 kb) Télécargez COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE (pdf 3 kb) Private Sector Initiative A multi-stakeholder platform for business action on youth employment in West Africa. Youth Employment Inventory for West Africa Online database offering information on organisations implementing youth employment projects in West Africa.