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Skills development
ILO-supported taskforce strengthens gender equality in Bangladesh’s skills sector
The Government of Bangladesh has endorsed the Gender and Skills Taskforce Action Plan 2025–2027, reinforcing its commitment to gender-responsive skills systems and women’s economic empowerment.
Our impact, their story
Sewing, a new path for Aminata
This is the story of Coulibaly Aminata, 18, who recounts how sewing training supported by the ILO's ACCEL Africa project helped her overcome a difficult period in her childhood and build a professional future in Côte d'Ivoire. Discover her journey...
Voices of Action - Child labour
From hazardous work to school: How the Philippines is breaking the child labour cycle
In Bangsamoro's shadow of dump sites, children swap hazardous scavenging for education and family mushroom farms ahead of the 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, paving paths to brighter futures.
ILO Voices | Digital skills for youth
Digital skills revived my mother’s food business and our family bond
Rafael Meza is a student from Colombia, one of more than 60,000 young people who are benefitting from the ILO-supported SENATIC project. Through the programme, he is learning digital marketing skills that are helping him boost his mother’s food...
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From ideas to impact: How ILO training series is transforming the businesses of entrepreneurs in Jordan
Shireen, Hanin, and Linka share how a business and entrepreneurship course helped them turn their visions into successful ventures.
Occupational safety and health
Thai trade unions strengthen action on safe and healthy workplaces
Training initiative builds union capacity to advance occupational safety and health as a fundamental right at work
PROSPECTS Impact
ILO-supported skill training creates pathways to decent work for refugees in Ethiopia
In Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State, where refugees often face limited access to formal employment, the International Labour Organization (ILO) is strengthening pathways to decent work and self-reliance through targeted, market-driven skills...
Skills development
Skills assessments in Kenya reveal training gaps and opportunities
New skills gap assessments supported by the International Labour Organization in Kenya’s tourism and fodder sectors show how stronger links between employers, training providers and young people can help align training with labour market needs.
Our impact, their voices
A key provincial leader pushing South Sumatra forward in Indonesia’s just energy transition
A dedicated provincial leader is driving South Sumatra’s just energy transition while advancing Indonesia’s broader commitment to renewable energy.
Strengthening skills for the future
ILO–NIHERST collaboration for evidence-based workforce development in Trinidad and Tobago
A collaboration between the ILO and National Institute of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (NIHERST) in Trinidad and Tobago has produced five sectoral skills studies, offering robust, sector-specific labour market evidence, that is...
ILO/China Partnership Programme
From skills to growth: Improving a family business in a changing economy
Skills training helps a young Lao entrepreneur modernize his family business and build a more secure future.
‘GreenPulse for Youth’ collaboration launched to boost green transition
The ILO and Tsinghua University in China launched ‘GreenPulse for Youth’ collaboration to equip students with green skills and empower them to raise public awareness of green literacy across China and ASEAN countries.
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PROSPECTS Partnership in Jordan: Highlights from the year
Since 2019, the PROSPECTS Partnership has been strengthening opportunities for refugees and host communities across Jordan—supporting skills, jobs, protection, and resilience for a more inclusive future.
Building peace from the ground up
Green skills and new economic opportunities for youth in Haiti
In Jérémie, Haiti, with the support of the ILO and the UN Peacebuilding Fund, youth are transforming bamboo into sustainable livelihoods through skills and entrepreneurship training.
‘GreenPulse’ webinar series for trainers and teachers launched
On 8 January 2026, a ‘GreenPulse’ webinar series for trainers and teachers was officially launched. The series aim to deepen the understanding and enhance practical application of green skills development among TVET teachers and in-company trainers,...
From displacement to employment: Syrians build better lives through decent work in Jordan’s Zaatari Camp
ILO employment services are helping Syrian refugees like Hanan and Malika access training and secure jobs, while also supporting Syrians wishing to return to their country.
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Between work and school: The struggle of children in Lebanon’s agricultural fields
The ILO, through the PROSPECTS partnership, is supporting Lebanese and Syrian children, families and communities to combat child labour across Lebanon’s agricultural areas.
From greenhouse to greatness: The inspiring journey of Malawi’s Thocco Mweneungu
Thocco Mweneungu, a young entrepreneur from Mzuzu, turned greenhouse farming skills from the Global Skills Programme into a thriving cosmetics business, property ownership, and job creation— an inspiring story of empowerment and resilience.
Creating Change, One Story at a Time
From Fuchka to Fashion: Humaira’s Journey with SIYB
Humaira turned a small fuchka venture into two growing businesses with support from SIYB training under the ILO ISEC Project. Equipped with new skills to plan and manage, she is now a confident entrepreneur and a role model for young women in Cox’s...
Creating Change, One Story at a Time
Jisan’s path to independence: Learning, earning, and leading
With entrepreneurship training under the ILO ISEC Project, Jannatul Neha Jisan turned her home-based sales into a thriving boutique in Cox’s Bazar. Today, she earns a steady income, trains local girls in fabric design, and pursues higher education,...
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