YOUTH GROW ACTIVITY PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The Youth Grow Activity (YGA) is a five-year (2023-2028) initiative funded by the US Government and implemented by Q2 Impact and partners, adopting Positive Youth Development (PYD) principles to empower Jordanian youth for the benefit of the youth and society at large. YGA targets youth aged 10-29 who live in economically disadvantaged communities. YGA focuses on increasing youth economic participation by addressing both readiness and access to income-generating
The YGA focuses on three core objectives:
- Increased youth access to income-generating opportunities. By preparing, inspiring, and linking youth with opportunities that allow them to generate income and enhance youth-led and youth-serving enterprises’ growth opportunities.
- Enhanced youth economic leadership through targeted support of youth-led, youth-serving organizations and youth groups. By integrating sustainable practices and procedures into the local and national ecosystem and enhancing youth’s meaningful involvement in decision-making by creating avenues where their voices are heard to shape their support activities that affect their economic progress.
- Strengthened Jordan’s youth development system in partnership with youth, through enhanced coordination among stakeholders within youth-relevant services, and policies, and strengthened youth centers’ capacity to serve as a connection hub between youth and youth support ecosystems to develop a lasting environment for youth empowerment and engagement.
About Youth Digital Employability Programs:
The Youth Growth and Advancement (YGA) Project will implement a series of intensive training programs focusing on freelancing and remote work, aiming to empower and qualify young men and women. These programs will include capacity building and professional guidance, enabling participants to develop their skills and access sustainable job opportunities.
The top participants will be selected to benefit from operational opportunities that ensure a steady and reliable income. This initiative aims to equip youth with the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed in the digital and freelance job markets.
If you are interested in joining these programs and advancing your career, please fill out the form below.
