Senior Administrative and Operations Manager in the Department for Refugees under the Ministry of Homeland Security, Hilda Alinafe Katema, has commended the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) for initiating the Accelerating Transition to Employment for Refugee Youths (ArTERY) project. She highlighted that the initiative will enhance youth self-reliance and enable them to contribute to the country’s development.
Katema made these remarks on Tuesday at Dzaleka during the project’s launch, supported by Mastercard Foundation. The ArTERY project is designed to provide financial support to Refugee-Led Organisations (RLOs), enabling them to implement activities that promote youth self-reliance.
Speaking to Yetu FM, Katema emphasised the need for more opportunities that foster financial inclusion for youths in Dzaleka.
WUSC Country Director, Godfrey Mphande, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to supporting RLOs implementing projects that empower youths through financial inclusion and self-reliance. He noted that WUSC operates in three key areas within Dzaleka Refugee Camp: education, economic opportunities, and durable solutions for displaced youths.
Jack Morisho, representing Fountain of Hope, expressed gratitude for the sponsorship, stating that it will significantly contribute to advancing youth financial inclusion.
Yetu FM reports that, with support from Mastercard Foundation, WUSC is sponsoring five RLOs - Teknolab, There is Hope, Fountain of Hope, SOFERES, and AFECOPAD - with grants of up to $10,000. These organisations will implement initiatives such as digital literacy and professional skills training to equip refugee youths with essential competencies.
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