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YouthConnekt

A Multifaceted Youth Empowerment Model

YouthConnekt is a platform designed to connect the youth for socio-economic transformation.

As defined by the National Strategy for Transformation, the Rwandan greatest resource/transformation actors are its youth. Yet, this abundant resource had been relatively untapped and facing cross-cutting issues such as limited access to finances, lack of entepreneurship skills, scarce employment opportunities, and often set apart from decision-making discussions.

As a result, these challenges obstruct the youth from meaningfully contributing to the social, economic and political transformation of their Country and continent at large.

Background

YouthConnekt is a platform designed to connect the youth for socio-economic transformation.

As defined by the National Strategy for Transformation, the Rwandan greatest resource/transformation actors are its youth. Yet, this abundant resource had been relatively untapped and facing cross-cutting issues such as limited access to finances, lack of entepreneurship skills, scarce employment opportunities, and often set apart from decision-making discussions.

As a result, these challenges obstruct the youth from meaningfully contributing to the social, economic and political transformation of their Country and continent at large.

Our vision

To connect youth with their peers, role models, resources, and opportunities to reach their full potential and contribute to Rwanda's socio-economic transformation.

Our Mission

To connect youth with their peers, role models, resources, and opportunities to reach their full potential and contribute to Rwanda's socio-economic transformation.

YouthConnekt

Hear From Our Community

I was a teen mother with no formal training, but the Vulnerable Youth programme saw my potential. Now I run a thriving tailoring business and mentor other young women in my community.”

Grace Iradukunda

Vulnerable Youth Programme

Youth volunteer

“Through ArtRwanda, I went from selling art on the street to having my work recognized nationally. The business incubation changed everything for me and my family.”

Jean‑Paul Murayire

Digital Art

ArtRwanda_Ubuhanzi

“The Aguka Mentorship Programme connected me with a business advisor who helped me turn my salon idea into a bankable project. Now I have three branches across Kigali.”

Yvonne Habimana

Aguka Mentorship Programme

Aguka Fund

“The Agriculture Mainstreaming initiative gave our cooperative access to improved seeds and training. We boosted yields by 60% and secured contracts with regional processors.”

Julius Mugisha

Agriculture Mainstreaming Programme

Aguka Fund

Meet The Team

Executive Director

Mutabazi John

Executive Director

Marvine McKinney

Executive Director

Marvin McKinney

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