Creating Pathways to Sustainable Youth Livelihoods
OCOCHA Malawi's Youth Economic Empowerment Project supports young women and men to develop the practical, financial and entrepreneurial skills needed to improve their livelihoods.
The project combines vocational skills development, entrepreneurship training, financial literacy, savings mobilisation, mentorship and market linkages to help young people start and grow sustainable income-generating activities.
OCOCHA works with communities, training institutions, government departments, financial service providers, churches and private-sector actors to create inclusive economic opportunities for vulnerable youth.
What the Project Seeks to Achieve
🛠 Build Practical Skills
Equip young people with vocational and market-relevant technical skills.
💡 Promote Entrepreneurship
Strengthen business planning, innovation and enterprise management skills.
💰 Improve Financial Capability
Build knowledge in budgeting, saving, borrowing and responsible financial decision-making.
🔗 Expand Market Linkages
Connect young entrepreneurs with markets, finance, mentors and business support services.
Skills, Enterprise and Opportunity
- Vocational and technical skills training linked to local labour-market opportunities.
- Entrepreneurship, business planning and enterprise management training.
- Financial literacy, savings mobilisation and access to appropriate financial services.
- Mentorship, coaching and peer learning for emerging youth entrepreneurs.
- Business start-up support and linkages to markets, suppliers and service providers.
- Gender-responsive and inclusive programming for young women and other vulnerable groups.
Results at a Glance
Invest in Young People's Futures
Partner with OCOCHA Malawi to help young people gain practical skills, build sustainable enterprises and contribute to stronger local economies.