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Young Women Transform

Young Women Transform

By Young Women Transform

Empowered young women can transform their communities and the world. Learn from two projects in East Africa that are supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
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Ep. 14- Relationship Building

Young Women TransformNov 18, 2019

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Ep. 15- Looking to the Future

Ep. 15- Looking to the Future

KCEO staff look to the future and share their dreams for their organization, their community, and their country. 

Nov 25, 201914:01
Ep. 14- Relationship Building

Ep. 14- Relationship Building

The staff at KCEO discuss how the mentorship they've found through their networks has helped their programs succeed.

Nov 18, 201923:12
Ep. 13- Adapting to Change

Ep. 13- Adapting to Change

KCEO describes their social enterprise model and how they use it to fund the Young Mothers Incubator Program, as well as successful elements of their programming.  

Nov 12, 201918:11
Ep. 12- Marginalized Populations

Ep. 12- Marginalized Populations

KCEO staff share their approaches to reaching young mothers with disabilities in Kibera, Kenya. 

Nov 04, 201926:12
Ep. 11- Youth-Led

Ep. 11- Youth-Led

What does it look like to be a youth-led program in Kibera, Kenya? Rhoda Ayieko, a co-founder of KCEO, describes her leadership journey and how she stays encouraged. 

Oct 28, 201923:26
Ep. 10- Local Solutions

Ep. 10- Local Solutions

Young Women Transform heads to Nairobi, Kenya to meet the Kibera Community Empowerment Organization (KCEO) and learn about their approach to youth-led development. 

Oct 23, 201922:29
Ep. 09- Looking to the Future

Ep. 09- Looking to the Future

Safeplan Uganda staff share their dreams for the future as Young Women Transform wraps up their time in Uganda. 

Oct 15, 201915:33
Ep. 08- Partnerships & Networks

Ep. 08- Partnerships & Networks

Young Women Transform looks at the role of partnerships and networks in Safeplan Uganda's work, with conversations about relationships with the local community, engagement with government representatives, and participation with professional networks. 

Oct 07, 201922:37
Ep. 07- Program Design

Ep. 07- Program Design

Safeplan Uganda Program Manager Akena Daniel talks to Young Women Transform about different areas of program design, including needs assessment, evaluation, and what impact looks like. 

Oct 03, 201923:07
Ep. 06- Youth Engagement & Skills Training

Ep. 06- Youth Engagement & Skills Training

Young Women Transform talks to youth in Nyantonzi, Uganda about the technical skills and soft skills, like trust and open communication, that help them prepare for meaningful employment. 

Sep 23, 201919:39
Ep. 05- Solutions to Women's Employment

Ep. 05- Solutions to Women's Employment

Safeplan Uganda staff discuss some of the solutions they've found to overcome barriers to women's employment, and the podcast heads to Nyantonzi, Uganda to see the solutions in action. 

Sep 16, 201923:59
Ep. 04- Barriers to Women's Employment

Ep. 04- Barriers to Women's Employment

Safeplan Uganda director Annet Birungi describes the challenges faced by women in rural Uganda in finding gainful employment. 

Sep 09, 201922:46
Ep. 03- Youth-Led Programs

Ep. 03- Youth-Led Programs

In this episode, Young Women Transform talks to Safeplan Uganda about what it means to be a youth-led program, what youth-led programming looks like in practice, and how Safeplan uses mentorship to engage youth. 

Aug 30, 201924:57
Ep. 02- Local Solutions

Ep. 02- Local Solutions

Young Women Transform travels to Masindi, Uganda to meet Safeplan Uganda and learn about how they engage stakeholders in the community and promote local ownership. 

Aug 19, 201923:16
Ep. 01- Young Women Transform: An Introduction

Ep. 01- Young Women Transform: An Introduction

How can youth-led programs improve the lives of women? Hear about two projects in East Africa supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). 

Aug 12, 201926:27