Gender inclusion in promoting youth employment in agribusiness

The Skilling in Agripreneurship for Increased Youth Employment SAY project funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and implemented by AVSI Foundation is focused also on gender inclusion. This initiative aims to empower 18,800 youths aged 18-30 and 6,500 youths aged 13-18 with agricultural skills for immediate employment and long-term engagement in agriculture. The project strives to enhance agricultural productivity sustainably while addressing gender gaps and here is how they are doing it.

Guests: 

1. Hillary Muhumuza,  Senior District Community Development Officer & Gender Focal Person  Mbarara DLG. 
2. Akullo Betty, Executive Director WORUDET and entrepreneur – a farmer - tree planting and apiary – SAY Project Partner 
3. Ninsiima Lucky, CEO- Zion Wnyama Farm, SAY Project Youth
4. Ramlah Nabweggamu - Deputy Chief of Party and Agribusiness Development Advisor SAY Project