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Breaking the cycle of poverty: Financial education for cocoa-growing communities in Côte d'Ivoire

Media training on child labour reporting in Malawi

Empowering South Africa's entrepreneurs: ILO's training of trainers workshop

Stakeholders develop Cash Plus strategy for Zambia

LUSAKA (ILO News) - From 19 to 30 August 2024, over 100 Government officials, social protection practitioners, academia, development, and cooperating partners across the country gathered in Livingstone to develop the Cash Plus strategy as a means of...

Message from the Country Office Director for Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique

I wish to invite you to take time to read the August Newsletter edition, which features interesting articles on our work in the three locations- Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique. The world of work is everywhere confronted with challenges such as the...

Child labour monitoring committees rescues pupils from child labour in Mzimba

In a small village nestled amid rolling hills, a remarkable initiative is quietly shaping the future of its children. The village's school, once plagued by the harsh reality of child labour, has undergone a transformative journey toward ensuring...

Chinkhata Cooperative's transformative movement towards decent work and sustainability

In the heart of Malawi, nestled within the bustling Kamboni trading center under the Traditional Authority (TA) Kawamba in Kasungu District, lies Chinkhata Cooperative. This vibrant group of 85 farmers is a proud member of the TAMA Farmers Trust,...

16-year-old Grecian defy all odds by enrolling in school from child labour

Discover how, with the support of the ILO's ADDRESS project in Malawi, 16-year-old Grecian Banda overcame challenges to pursue his education and dreams, returning to school after being forced to drop out to support his family on a tobacco farm.

From child labourer to hopeful dreamer: Janet’s inspiring journey

Through the ILO's ADDRESS project in Malawi, Janet's inspiring story reveals her journey from child labour to a renewed pursuit of education, highlighting the resilience of a young girl who is transforming her future and escaping exploitation in the...

Kephas’ transition from child labour to academic excellence

14-year-old Kephas Zimba hails from changaluwa village in Traditional Authority (T/A) Kawamba in Malawi. Like many other youths who are subjected to child labour at a tender age, Kephas was employed as goat grazer after dropping out of school due...

Ghana ratifies the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188)

Ghana becomes the 22nd country to ratify this Convention.

Towards a comprehensive migration framework for Somalia

A two-day workshop in Somalia validated the draft situational analysis report and established a solid foundation for a Labour Migration Policy that addresses Somalia’s unique challenges.

Skills partnerships for Africa’s labour migration and economic growth

African origin countries to leverage demographic dividends and skilled labour shortages in other nations, alongside the perspective of employers on skills partnerships in labour migration.

Voices from ILO PROSPECTS

Transforming informal skills into formal opportunities: Theresa's journey of self-empowerment in Kenya

A self-taught entrepreneur highlights the importance of skill certification in Kenya's informal sector, empowering millions to eradicate poverty.

SEDWAY: Chesvingo Safe Market

My journey of hope for a better future

As a woman, Lucia has faced multiple challenges in her entrepreneurial journey. She reflects on the expectations placed on women when the man of the house is the sole provider. "When men are the sole providers, they often expect us to contribute,...

Breaking Barriers

Sustainable Poultry Farming for Ethiopian Women

The ILO ProAgro project working with partners, aims to assist farmers in creating market access by collecting eggs from growers, packing them, and distributing them to the nearest market in Addis Ababa

Strengthened coordination for improved labour migration governance in South Sudan

ILO stakeholders meeting South Sudan underscored the importance of strengthening labour migration governance through policy development, skills recognition, and promoting regular pathways.

Strengthening regional collaboration

ILO and Southern African Development Community reinforce commitment to decent work and employment initiatives

Botswana launches advanced Labour Market Information System

PROSPECTS Impact

From self-taught to certified: Kenya's Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) awards over 600 certificates

Kenya’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) program formally certifies skills acquired by informal economy workers, providing new career opportunities and empowering workers with recognized qualifications for better job prospects.