Youth at Work, Recycling and Creation of Green Jobs ( Green Jobs Project )

Project period:

01.05.2026 - 31.10.2027

Granted amount:

699,950,- DKK

Total budget:

699,950,- DKK

Organization:

Seniorer uden Grænser

Partners:

Youth Leading Environmental Change

Pool:

Civilsamfundspuljen

Grant type:

Large Project

World goals:

Goal 1: No Poverty

Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Efforts take place in:

Uganda

Resume

The Green Jobs project aims to reduce youth unemployment and promote environmental sustainability in Soroti, Uganda, by equipping out-of-school and unemployed youth with practical skills in green technologies and livelihoods. Through the formation of five Community-Based Environmental Clubs (CBECs), youth will receive hands-on training in areas such as biogas production, briquette making, composting, and green crafts. The project also supports financial empowerment through Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) and strengthens youth voices in policy through a trained Youth Policy Task Force. In collaboration with local leaders, CSOs, and government bodies, the project fosters community-driven solutions to unemployment and climate challenges. The intended change is a more economically empowered, environmentally conscious youth population actively engaged in green enterprises and local governance.