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Grantee:  Education Development Center Inc.

Duration: August 2011 to August 2013

Funding to date: $2,405,700

Total Investment: $2,600,000

Beneficiary Countries:  Guyana

Objective: To provide support for the implementation of the Skills and Knowledge for Youth Employment Program”

What is Yes Youth Can Nyanza?                          

Yes Youth Can Nyanza is a youth empowerment program promoting peaceful coexistence and new livelihood opportunities for youth in Nyanza. It is part of a national program that has mobilized youth to form bunges, or parliaments, at the village, county, and national levels. 

The United States government deeply regrets the Bolivian government's decision to expel the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). We deny the baseless allegations made by the Bolivian government.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 11, 2009

Start date:  February 15, 2010                     End date:  June 30, 2014     

Project budget:  $495,960   

Implementer:  Open the Windows 


Objectives

Foster the inclusion and active participation of students with disabilities in mainstream education through:

Start date:  March 19, 2007          End date: June 18, 2013  
Project budget:  (Life of Project) US $8.3 Million  
Implementer:     Tetra Tech ARD

What is the Kenya Civil Society Strengthening Program?

The Kenya Civil Society Program works with hundreds of civil society organizations to help them effectively advocate for governance reforms, conduct civic education and peace-building activities, and improve management of natural resources. The program also strengthens the capacity of civil society organizations, community based organizations, local peace structures and the Government of Kenya to reduce incidences of violent conflict and advance peace in the country.

 

Grantee:  Caribbean Examination Council (CXC)

Duration:  3 years (September 2012-September 2015)

Funding to date:  $1,559,647

Total Investment: $4,215,714

Beneficiary Countries:  Barbados & OECS

What is Yes Youth Can Coast?                          

The Yes youth can Coast region is a USAID youth program initiative that focuses on empowering youth to participate effectively in political leadership and governance, build their entrepreneurial skills to engage in livelihood activities and enhance young people’s socio-economic base. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March, 2009

Below are highlights of USAID activities conducted in 2008 that support women and girls in the areas of economic opportunities and entrepreneurship; political participation and leadership; education; gender-based violence; legal rights; trafficking in persons; and HIV and AIDS.

Economic Opportunities and Entrepreneurship

Women make a significant contribution to the global economy and empowering women economically can lift entire families and communities out of poverty.

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Last updated: May 01, 2013

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