Economic Integration
Exploring economic independence
alternatives to youth who have no hope in getting
employment elsewhere.
Coaching
We provide Mentorship
and job readiness to out of school youth/graduates.
Youth Entreprenuership
We provide Vocational Scholarships, Business training and Soft loans.
About the program
Every year youth are let down by our education system, either deserved or not. Entrepreneurship stands as the only way. In 2019, for example, 138,310 students took 12th grade standardized exams. Out of these, 57,293 students passed, representing 41.42%. From these, 24,745 students, representing 43% qualified and applied for public university education. However, they could only admit 3327 students, representing 13% of those who qualified; 6% of those who passed 12th grade exams; and just 2% of the entire 12th grade cohort. With such numbers, we believe that there has to be another way for the youth and not just formal education. This is the reason we provide business and leadership training, soft loans, and capacity building for existing entrepreneurs.
We partner with local vocational institutions to provide hands-on skills for various vocations. To date, we have served 15 youth village loan savings groups, and exposed 114 youth in various entrepreneurship spaces such as beauty and hairdressing, tailoring, and confectionary.
Our Goals
- Providing Entrepreneurial Opportunities to 200 Young People.
- Provide capital to 10 innovative enterprise ideas from ideation to an actual business.
- Support the Incubation of Five Youth Business Groups.
Why Economic Integration
Increased Income
Improved Leadership Skills
Increased Business Acumen
Our Milestones
What we have achieved
From Our Community
Here is what they say!
Goodwin Madukani
Participant
“Joining Rays of Hope Malawi’s economic integration program transformed me. It empowered me to aim for economic independence and adopt a development-focused mindset. I’ve gained skills and confidence, turning challenges into opportunities. Grateful for the guidance and support, I’m now on a path to a brighter, self-sufficient future as i grow as one of the best fashion designer. Thank you for believing in my potential.”
Our Stories
