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Youth & Entrepreneur Support Operations

Helping poor and vulnerable youth find jobs and build sustainable livelihoods through targeted aid and entrepreneurial support.

Youth and Entrepreneur Support Operations (YESO)

The Youth and Entrepreneur Support Operations (YESO) helps poor and vulnerable youth find jobs. It gives targeted aid to poor families, vulnerable groups, and internally displaced persons (IDPs) while supporting young entrepreneurs.

Our interventions follow a holistic approach that combines life skills training, community public work programs, and targeted support for young entrepreneurs to build sustainable livelihoods.

Youth Empowerment
Targeted Aid
Entrepreneurship
Youth Empowerment

Building Futures

Empowering youth through skills and opportunities

Our Major Goals

YESO is committed to creating lasting impact through two ambitious targets.

Life Skills

Train 500,000 youth in life skills and personal development, equipping them with the tools they need to thrive.

Target: 500,000 youth trained

Public Workfare

Support 1.5 million youth through community public work programs, providing income and building community assets.

Target: 1.5 million youth supported

Our Core Components

YESO delivers impact through three integrated pillars.

Life Skills & Personal Development

Comprehensive training programs that build confidence, communication, financial literacy, and employability skills for young people.

  • Soft skills & leadership
  • Financial literacy
  • Career guidance & mentoring

Public Workfare Programs

Community-based work programs that provide temporary income while building essential infrastructure and community assets.

  • Community infrastructure projects
  • Environmental rehabilitation
  • Skills-on-the-job training

Entrepreneur Support

Targeted support for young entrepreneurs including business training, mentorship, and access to finance to launch and grow ventures.

  • Business plan development
  • Mentorship & networking
  • Access to microfinance

Who We Serve

YESO provides targeted support to those who need it most.

Poor & Vulnerable Youth

Young people facing economic hardship and limited opportunities.

Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)

Displaced individuals seeking stability and new beginnings.

Vulnerable Groups

Marginalized communities requiring targeted support and inclusion.

Young Entrepreneurs

Ambitious youth ready to start and grow their own businesses.

Support Youth & Entrepreneur Development

Your support helps us train youth, provide work opportunities, and empower young entrepreneurs to build a better future.