Akazi Kacu

We implement youth-led programs across six strategic focus areas. Our approach combines opportunity, wellbeing, skills, protection and leadership to unlock youth potential and community impact.

Youth Economic Empowerment

  • Youth access to finance (financial literacy, microfinance facilitation, investor linkages)
  • Entrepreneurship training and self-employment support
  • Market access, networking and business growth support

Health & Wellbeing

  • Mental health awareness, early intervention and support
  • Healthy lifestyles and prevention of substance abuse
  • SRHR education, HIV testing awareness and parent-adolescent communication

Skills & Career Pathways

  • Digital literacy and technology skills
  • Soft skills, personal development and leadership
  • Career guidance, mentorship and education support for at-risk youth

Women & Girls Empowerment

  • Education and skills development for women and girls
  • Women economic empowerment initiatives
  • GBV prevention, survivor support and community protection networks

Civic Engagement & Peacebuilding

  • Civic education, volunteering and youth participation
  • Leadership and capacity building for youth
  • Conflict resolution and peace education

Creative Talent & Culture

  • Talent identification and development
  • Creative entrepreneurship and career pathways
  • Cultural heritage education and intercultural exchange