Description

Heifer International in partnership with Mastercard Foundation (MCF) is implementing the SAYE project in 11 districts (Jinja, Mayuge, Iganga, Kamuli, Kaliro, Namutumba, Bugweri, Luuka, Buyende, Namayingo and Bugiri) in Busoga sub-region and 3 Districts in Buganda. The project is implemented by Heifer in a consortium with four partners: Enhancing University Responsiveness to Agribusiness Development Ltd (CURAD), Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises (FSME), Financial Sector Deepening Uganda (FSDU) and ASIGMA Group. The project focuses on addressing market system barriers for youth transition to work while building and strengthening systems and structures as enablers for youth to secure dignified and fulfilling work. The intervention targets to reach 250,000 young people 16-35 years (70% females and 30% male) among which, 3% of youth are persons living with disabilities. Out of the total reached, 175,000 youth will transition into dignified and fu...