Youth Unemployment / Engagement , Empowerment in Somalia

 The youth are the backbone of the society & our country Somalia is one of the most countries for their youth unemployment. 

Estimated aged 17–25 unemployed While young people represent the majority in Somali society. 75 percent of the  population are under 35 years old. 


Youth Empowerment is one of the main  obligations of the government that are required to support the young generation in the country.


In our country Somalia has one of the  highest youth unemployment rates in the world at a staggering 67 percent among 17–25-year-olds. 


Some  reports said that 40 percent of Somali youths are actively looking for work.

Only the government particularly Ministry of Youth and Sport (MOYS) can carry any responsibility to reduce unemployment  also the poverty facing the under 30 35 years old people, soft skills training for can play a great role for seeking  a job, such as how to write a CV, conduct a successful interview, and engage in problem-solving and networking.


As the whole world is equal to unemployment especially in our country the youth are victims of unemployment, after Covid19 the country has become one of unemployment for the youth


The main reasons for youth unemployment in the country.

  1. continuing unrest in the region

  2. Incessant conflict

  3. bad politics in the country in particular bad leadership from down to top


the first is priorities to improve skills and promote learning  for the Empowerment and getting Opportunities  in somalia, 


How to get out of unemployment in Somalia

Quality education, Providing young generation with access to quality education it can help getting  job opportunities in the market according to their skills

Job Creation, employment opportunities for young people through public/Private Sector, the government can also place unemployed graduates in civil service positions

Entrepreneurs, accessing to finance for young entrepreneurs through microcredit facilities


Pohoto Group

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Award certificate  12/Dec/2024 
   



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