On behalf of RR James Wakiaga, Sharon Wekwete delivered remarks at the Graduation Ceremony of NJIRA/LEARNSERVE Int’ Fellows. Under the GRZ-UN Joint Programme on Youth, UNDP supports @the_MYSA to ensure #YouthEmpowerment and boost youth employability and enterpreneurship

The 2022 Living Conditions Monitoring Survey Report assessed 19.6 million Zambians, revealing: ➡️ 60% of Zambians live below the national poverty ➡️ 31.4% of Zambians are considered “economically inactive” ➡️ 634 out of every 1000 female-headed household are experiencing poverty

UNDP Zambia is seeking a consultant for the formulation of the National Youth Development Strategy. 📅 Deadline: 31st July 2024 📌 For further information, visit go.undp.org/4Ni Don't miss out on this chance!

Digital inclusion is a priority for UN Development esp in youth programming. 🧑🏾‍💻We are working w/ Ministry of Youth, Sport & Arts to develop a digital youth portal! The Presidential Delivery Unit is now on board to assist in mobilising resources & private-public partnerships for its success & sustainability

Today we commemorated #InternationalYouthDay with UN interns on the GRZ- UN Joint Prog on Youth. We celebrated the power of youth to drive change under the theme "From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development." #YouthDay2024

UNDP ResRep @Wakiaga said yesterday that “Youth should not be afraid to take risks—it's a vital pathway to learning and growth. Embrace challenges, innovate, and turn setbacks into opportunities to learn!" #YouthDay2024

The ongoing Capacity Building Workshop, hosted with Ministry of Youth, Sport & Arts through the GRZ-UN Joint Programme on Youth, aims to enhance the Constituency Development Fund #CDF. Focused on transparent governance & effective management to empower our youth! 🙌 #YouthDevelopment

We are committed to supporting 🇿🇲’s youth through projects like: 🌱GRZ-UN Zambia JP on Youth 🌱MukubaUniPod 🌱the upcoming timbuktooAfrica Minetech Hub and by mainstreaming youth issues in our programming. By empowering the youth, we can actualise sustainable development.

Speaking with the youth at #YSS2024 beside Prof Kalaba of MOE, Zanaco Bank’s Chanda Chime-Katongo & #SRHR advocate, Dr Jane Mwamba-Mumba, our Youth Program Specialist Sharon Wekwete highlighted that as the architects of the future, the youth are the custodians of the #SDGs.

It’s official, YouthConnekt Africa is now in 🇿🇲! ⚡️Was energised after spending the day with some of the young brilliant Zambians pitching groundbreaking solutions to our toughest challenges — using their ingenuity to build a Sustainable Future for all. #YouthConnektZambia

📢 The deadline for youth-led MSMEs to apply for the workshop has been extended to 27th October 2024! Enhance your entrepreneurial skills, connect with mentors, and access finance. Don’t miss out—apply now! #YouthConnektZambia 👉 Apply here: shorturl.at/lbg0t

Exciting times indeed! 🌟 The establishment of Zambia's YouthConnekt Africa chapter with Ministry of Youth, Sport & Arts is an important milestone for youth development in the country 👏🏽

Pleasing to see such keen interest & commitment to the youth empowerment agenda from govt stakeholders through Secretary to Cabinet, as we celebrate the wins of the GRZ-UN Zambia Joint Prog on Youth.

So proud of our innovators, they are ready to learn and to share their experiences in Kigali this week! 🇷🇼 🇿🇲 YouthConnekt Africa UNDP Africa Ministry of Youth, Sport & Arts

Zambia proudly led a breakout session on Innovative Skilling Programs for Youth Empowerment at #YouthConnektAfrica! Through panels, we shared Zambia’s impactful skills initiatives, providing insights to equip African youth for today’s jobs and the future. 🇿🇲 #YouthEmpowerment

@bielstephen, UNDP Security Specialist for East & Southern Africa, visited Chiyota Youth Resource Centre now thriving with ICT access supplied by the GRZ-UN Youth Project. Youth are learning, researching & promoting their businesses! 💻🌍 #YouthEmpowerment

Day 1 of the Youth-led #MSMEs Empowerment Programme was a vibe!💫 Highlights? 💡Youth-led innovations will drive economic growth 📈Investments in #YouthUpskilling = Investments in #SustainableDevelopment Proud to support 🇿🇲’s next gen of changemakers with @theMYSA_23! 🚀

The Livingstone leg of our Youth-Led MSME Upskilling Roadshow is done! 💥 Young Zambians showed us that given the right tools, they’re ready to build, brand, and drive the Zambia’s #SustainableDevelopment journey forward.📈🇿🇲 Read the release: go.undp.org/UnJ

The Copperbelt leg of the Youth-Led MSME Empowerment Programme wraps up in Kitwe! Youth received training in: 📌 Business Management 📌 Digital Marketing 📌 Financial Literacy 📌 AfCFTA & Market Access ⭐️Skills gained. ⭐️Networks built. ⭐️Confidence boosted.

🥳 Big news! UN Development is tied for #1 Top Performer on the UN Youth2030 Scorecard — alongside UNFPA — and Zambia ranks in the global top 5! This score is a reflection of our commitment to driving youth-led development alongside @theMYSA_23. #Youth2030 #PeopleFor2030