Dave Rambali, Camille Cassel de Camps, Tamiru Hunde

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What’s The Problem?

Problem statement

There is currently a decoupling of education and work opportunities in Khartoum exacerbated by a lack of vocational training.

Background

The poverty and unemployment rates in Khartoum are extremely high. Young people make up almost half of the population, and 85% of them are unemployed. Although there are higher education institutions in Khartoum, 90% of people who receive degrees cannot secure employment - they are not trained in the skills needed to work in the local context. There is a complete absence of vocational training, and therefore a high need for tradespeople in the community. Educating the many un- and underemployed people in relevant skills to obtain work could reduce poverty, build the local economy, and develop the entrepreneurial space. The increase in income-generating skills will eliminate barriers to adopting sustainable practices.

Who Cares?

Key Stakeholders

The Unemployed Youth of Khartoum

• Unemployed (and underemployed) youth need the skills to be able to make a living, and often support their families. Working and making an income would improve food security and their standard of living, as well as giving them agency and self-esteem, fostering a sense of purpose and connecting that to meaningful work.

Employers

• The employers of Khartoum reportedly have found there is a gap in workers in the area of skilled trades. As such, this initiative will give employers the ability to fill these gaps.

Community at Large

• According to local stakeholders, due to the lack of technical skills training, there is a dire need for all trades. Presently, people have only their own skills to rely on. This initiative has the potential to improve water systems, housing conditions, agricultural practices and surrounding infrastructure.

What’s The Idea?

Our vision is to create a free and open local learning hub that fosters an environment where the young adults of Khartoum can learn various vocational skills that are sorely needed by the local community. This hub would leverage technology and the wealth of educational content available online to facilitate virtual learning, enabling maximal educational impact with minimal investment. In addition, the learning content provided will mostly be in English, as improving English skills has been identified as a top priority. The mission is to develop entrepreneurial skills in order to give individuals agency over their economic outcomes.

What Do We Need?