Enabel has launched the implementation phase of the WeWork project, a key initiative aimed at equipping young people—especially women—with skills for decent and green jobs. The two-day kick-off workshop, held last month, brought together partner organizations to align expectations, provide practical understanding of the grant agreement, and equip partners with tools for effective project execution.

The workshop gathered representatives from Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU), Cordaid, The Uganda National Agricultural (TUNADO), VSF Belgium, TRIAS, Windle International, AVSI Foundation, Illes de Paix, PRICON and SwissContact—organizations that will work with Enabel to implement the project.

The sessions covered key topics such as financial and narrative reporting, procurement guidelines, fraud prevention, and communication for results.

Through interactive presentations, group exercises, and plenary discussions, participants gained a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities.

The WeWork project addresses barriers to youth employment by promoting Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), agriculture, and the green economy as viable career paths. By strengthening private sector capacity, enhancing productivity, and increasing value addition in key growth sectors, the project aims to train 20,000 youth, create or support 6,000 decent jobs, and secure employment for at least 30% of graduates within six to twelve months of completing training. The initiative is part of the broader Sustainable Business for Uganda (SB4U) programme under the Team Europe Initiative and is funded by the Belgian government and the European Union.

Speaking at the workshop,Jan Hendrickx, the grants coordinator at Enabel emphasized a results-based approach to ensure the project achieves its objectives of supporting young people in skills development and job creation.

Participants expressed their appreciation for the engaging and well-structured sessions, noting that the facilitators helped them grasp complex grant management concepts with ease.

As the WeWork project moves forward, Enabel and its partners are committed to ensuring smooth implementation, effective collaboration, and tangible results that contribute to youth employment and economic growth in Uganda.