Employability and Empowerment

YouthCan!

The Youth employment crisis: How YouthCan! is creating pathways to work

July 14 2025 - Youth unemployment remains one of the world’s most pressing challenges, leaving millions without a clear path to independence. The latest figures from the International Labour Organization show that 20.4% of young people aged 15 to 24 are not in education, employment or training. The problem disproportionately affects young women, who make up two-thirds of the world’s NEET population.

YouthCan!

Partnerships key to reaching global goals on improving youth employment

August 13 2024 - New York - At a side event during the United Nations’ recent High-Level Political Forum, young people urged decision-makers to ensure support for youth in acquiring technical and entrepreneurial skills, which are essential for securing employment or starting their own businesses.

ICT4D

Data-driven empowerment

November 23 2023 - Enhancing our case management through process mining and business intelligence - a collaboration between SOS Children’s Villages and the tech sector.