| Sustainable Development for Poverty Reduction (SDPR) |
Goal:
To harness the abundant natural resources in Africa for poverty reduction and sustainable rural development.
Strategies:
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Mobilize financial and non-financial resources for poverty reduction initiatives in the rural areas.
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Promote improved agricultural technologies that enhance increased productivity and food security among rural farmers.
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Establish Multi-purpose Skills Development Centers with Telecenters and rural libraries in selected communities.
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Initiate and support other programmes for job creation and economic empowerment of women and young people in the rural areas.
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Promote the use of ICT in development cooperation, sustainable development and poverty reduction
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Support natural resources and environmental management interventions, including adoption of sustainable energy alternatives
Recent Projects
Skills training for women and young girls
In recent times, the need to equip rural populations and low income people, especially women with skills in income generating trades have been identified as result-oriented and cost-effective poverty reduction strategies... Learn More
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Sustainable Economic Development Workshop for Nigerian Youths.
With the support of the City Nursing Services, USA, the African Youth Development Foundation (AFRYDEF) organized a National Youth Summit for Nigerian youths in Owerri, Imo State on August 07, 2008 at the FSP Park, Wetheral Road, Owerri, Imo State.... Learn More |
Computer Literacy Program for Unemployed Youths and Students.
In furtherance of our objectives of improving the lives of young people in Africa, we have collaborated with a number of organizations to provide free computer literacy training for unemployed youths and students..... Learn More |
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