Today, on World Day against child labour, Rebecca’s story from Uganda reminds us: when parents are empowered, children are protected. A savings group changed her family’s future. Read her story👉 ow.ly/iC0650W89Hk #EndChildLabour

Under the STFA Durable Solutions Joint Programme, ILO Afghanistan trained 20 women and men in the eastern region through a Financial Education Training of Trainers (ToTs), selected via UN partners, chambers & an open call. #ILO #MSMEs #FinancialEducation #Afghanistan #STFA

A photo from the ILO EIIP project site in Herat Province, featuring a PwD worker, has been highlighted in the STFA bi-annual report.

ILO Afghanistan is running a 10-day SIYB ToT in Kabul for 24 women to gain skills, deliver SIYB courses in their communities and help women start and grow businesses. #ILO #Afghanistan #SIYB #Entrepreneurship #WomensEmpowerment #SkillsDevelopment #DecentWork

Skills & lifelong learning are key to sustainable growth — but global financing gaps are growing. Can we bridge the investment divide? ILO Employment Policies podcast examines what can be done: bit.ly/42Y84aI #Skills4SDGs #FutureOfWork

“This is not just a 7-day training, but a source of hope, dignity, and reintegration for treated drug users.” 25 male participants in Ghazni, Afghanistan, completed ILO's GYB & SYB training. #STFA #UNODC #UNDP #ILO #Afghanistan #Entrepreneurship #RecoveryThroughWork

By equipping participants with practical business knowledge, the training opened doors to self-employment and income generation—key steps toward sustainable recovery. #STFA #UNODC #UNDP #ILO #Afghanistan #Entrepreneurship #RecoveryThroughWork

As a result of the training, participants developed 20+ business ideas in various sectors. Certificates of completion were awarded—marking a step toward economic reintegration and recovery. #STFA #UNODC #UNDP #ILO #Afghanistan #Entrepreneurship #RecoveryThroughWork

As a recovered drug user, I see this as an opportunity to reconnect with my family, reintegrate into the community, and start a small business to support myself and my loved ones. #STFA #UNODC #UNDP #ILO #Afghanistan #Entrepreneurship #RecoveryThroughWork

“The GET Ahead training provided to 25 treated drug users - women in Ghazni with practical business skills and a renewed sense of purpose and opportunity. #STFA #UNODC #UNDP #ILO #Afghanistan #Entrepreneurship #RecoveryThroughWork

An initiative offering healing, hope, and the chance for treated drug users to start over with dignity. The Training offered practical business insights, helping participants transition toward economic independence and lasting rehabilitation. #STFA #UNODC #UNDP #ILO #Afghanistan

“The training was not just about business - it was about rebuilding lives, restoring confidence, fostering community reintegration”. Participants feedback: Sincere thanks to @ILO for creating life-changing opportunities. #STFA #UNODC #UNDP #ILO #Afghanistan

No chairs. No tables. No clean toilets. No safe water. That was Qala-E-Gerdak School in Herat, Afghanistan. In just 3 months, the ILO’s Employment Intensive Investment Programme renovated it, giving 150 students a safe, dignified place to learn.

Under the STFA Durable Solutions Programme, ILO Afghanistan trained 180 women entrepreneurs from Nangarhar and Laghman on GET Ahead, to strengthen their business skills and livelihoods. #ILO #UNDP #UN-Women #IOM #STFA #MSMEs #GET Ahead Training # Eastern Afghanistan

In November 2025, under the STFA Durable Solutions Joint Programme, ILO trained 133 women and 138 men business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs from Nangarhar and Laghman through the SIYB (Start and Improve Your Business) training. #ILO #UNDP #UN-Women #IOM #STFA #MSMEs #SIYB

In Nov 2025, ILO trained 60 women-led agriculture businesses introduced by FAO in the Eastern Region under the Durable Solutions Joint Programme, enhancing cooperative and business management skills for resilient livelihoods.

In November 2025, under the STFA, the ILO trained 109 men and 109 women business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in the eastern region on the Financial Education training, helping MSMEs strengthen their financial management skills and improve their business decision-making.

In Dec 2025, under the UN Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan Joint Programme in Nangarhar & Laghman, ILO trained 118 women and men MSME owners in Emergency First Aid-boosting workplace safety, emergency response, and workers’ health. International Labour Organization UNDP Afghanistan UN Women Afghanistan Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan

In November 2025, ILO provided technical and entrepreneurship training to 150 individuals (75 men and 75 women) in recovery from drug use in Ghazni & Logar Provinces, supporting their rehabilitation and economic self-sufficiency. #STFA #UNODC #UNDP #ILO #Afghanistan