Scaling Youth Livelihoods Through Entrepreneurship in East Africa.
Our five-year vision sets us on a clear path to support 100,000 young people in transitioning into dignified work and enterprise opportunities by 2030.
Across East Africa, youth entering the labour market outnumber formal jobs created annually. The employment challenge cannot be solved by formal jobs alone.
When Talent Outpaces Opportunity!
200 Million
People in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi.
3 Million
Young people enter the labour market annually.
Enterprise is a pathway!
Most youth need to build livelihoods through self-employment and starting small enterprises.
Turning Potential Into Livelihoods.
Wezesha Impact creates economic opportunity for youth in East Africa through entrepreneurship.
We do this through delivering experiential entrepreneurship education, micro-enterprise growth support and ecosystem strengthening.
Proven Impact
29,000+
youth served to-date.
88%
of graduates are participating in the labour force.
76%
Increase in women's wages
USD 300
more annual income on average.
3.9
return for every $1 invested
Source:* Results from an evaluation commissioned by Livelihood Impact Fund and conducted by BFA Global on Wezesha Impact’s 2019 – 2021 program graduates.
Our impact has been recognized.
2022 ANGEL FOR AFRICA HONOREES
Segal Family Foundation -Acknowledging leaders who build partnerships and continually serve as a resource for others.
Creating conditions for young people to enter the labor market in Uganda. Social Initiative
In collaboration with Segal Family Foundation, Wezesha Impact works to improve the employment outcomes of youth in Africa.