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Edoshoe skills Development success story

  Stephanie U.

Edoshoe skills Development success story

  Stephanie U.

Call for Applications: Gender Empowerment Now! – Women, Peace and Security Programme (Cycle 6)

  Call for Applications: Gender Empowerment Now! – Women, Peace and Security Programme (Cycle 6) The United Nations Institute for Training and Research has opened applications for the Gender Empowerment Now! – Women, Peace and Security Programme (Cycle 6) . The programme is designed to strengthen the capacity of gender practitioners, civil society leaders, and activists working on gender equality, peacebuilding, and women’s rights. Participants will receive professional training on gender mainstreaming, leadership, and community engagement to help promote peace and gender equality within their communities. ( UNITAR ) The initiative builds on previous cycles conducted between 2021 and 2025 , which trained over 220 professionals across the Middle East and North Africa in gender equality and policy implementation. ( UNITAR ) About the Programme The Gender Empowerment Now! – Women, Peace and Security Programme focuses on building leadership skills and empowering professionals to im...

Call for Applications: Transnet Enterprise & Supplier Development (ESD) Programme 2026

  Call for Applications: Transnet Enterprise & Supplier Development (ESD) Programme 2026 The South African state-owned logistics company Transnet SOC Ltd has opened opportunities for small and medium enterprises to participate in its Enterprise & Supplier Development (ESD) Programme . The programme is designed to support the growth of small businesses and integrate them into Transnet’s supply chain , helping them become sustainable suppliers within the logistics, rail, port, and infrastructure sectors. ( transnet.net ) Through this initiative, selected enterprises receive business development support, mentoring, and potential procurement opportunities from one of Africa’s largest freight logistics companies. ( aitenders.co.za ) About the Transnet ESD Programme The Enterprise & Supplier Development Programme focuses on strengthening Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) so they can compete effectively in the transportation and logistics industry. The programme ...

📢 Call for Applications: Global Youth Empowerment Fund (YEF) 2026 (Up to €5,000 Micro-Grant)

📢 Call for Applications: Global Youth Empowerment Fund (YEF) 2026 (Up to €5,000 Micro-Grant) Are you a young changemaker with a powerful idea to transform your community? The Global Youth Mobilization Youth Empowerment Fund (YEF) 2026 , supported by the European Union , is now open for applications! This global opportunity provides micro-grants of up to €5,000 to support youth-led projects that address pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges. 🌍 About the Youth Empowerment Fund (YEF) The Youth Empowerment Fund is a global initiative designed to empower young people to create local solutions to global challenges . It supports innovative, youth-led projects aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) . ( Opportunities for Youth ) The program focuses on: Community development Climate action and environmental sustainability Social inclusion and equality Youth empowerment and innovation đź’° Funding Details €500 – €1,500 → Individuals ...

Hybridteck Launches $36,000,000 CDS-TP Skills Acquisition & Entrepreneurship Fund for African

Hybridteck Launches $36,000,000 CDS-TP Skills Acquisition & Entrepreneurship Fund for Africans  Hybridteck has officially launched a $36,000,000 CDS-TP Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Fund aimed at empowering members of the Hybridteck community across Nigeria with digital and non-digital employable skills and providing immediate business setup support . The CDS-TP initiative is designed to reduce unemployment, promote entrepreneurship, and build sustainable livelihoods by combining hands-on training, certification, mentorship, and startup support for eligible members. Through this programme, beneficiaries will gain access to industry-relevant skills, nationally recognized certification, and the opportunity to start or scale their businesses within a structured support ecosystem. Programme Objectives Train Nigerians in digital and non-digital skills Support immediate business setup and entrepreneurship Promote community-based referr...