Youth organizations and youth-serving organization has become a strategic tool in employment creation and fighting extreme poverty in sub-Saharan Africa in recent times. The main purpose of this study is to help readers across the globe understand the main issues and challenges that youth organisations and youth-serving organisations face in Kailahun with respect to employment promotion.
The study methodology was questionnaire-based interviews. The survey covered a total of 373 youth organisations in the district, which cover a total of 20,058 members. The findings of the survey show that most of the youth organisations are active in the field of agriculture (91%) and in education (22%). In general, every area of activity and every objective of youth organisations is a means for income generation for their members.
The most common reason of unemployment, mentioned by the youth organisations, is the lack of job opportunities (63%) and lack of or inadequate education (45%). Still, 41% believe that the high rate of youth unemployment is caused by lack of available skills training centres in the district.
Table of Contents
1.Introduction
2.Objectives of the Study
3.Methodology of the Study
4.General Information on Youth Organisations in Kailahun District
5.Youth Unemployment as seen by Youth Organisations
6.Capacity building of youth organisations
7.Youth-serving organisations
8.Main findings
Objectives and Topics of the Study
The study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the issues and challenges facing youth and youth-serving organizations in the Kailahun District, specifically concerning employment promotion and empowerment. It seeks to establish a foundational database of these organizations, evaluate their current activities, identify funding sources, and pinpoint the primary causes of youth unemployment to propose effective intervention strategies.
- Mapping and database development of youth and youth-serving organizations in Kailahun.
- Assessment of current youth empowerment and employment promotion activities.
- Identification of funding sources and organizational challenges.
- Analysis of root causes for youth unemployment and stakeholder recommendations.
- Evaluation of capacity building needs and existing partnership structures among youth groups.
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4.1 Location
The survey covered a total of 373 youth organisations in the Kailahun district. The youth organisations are located in 97 villages in 14 chiefdoms, which mean that all chiefdoms of Kailahun are represented in the study. Luawa is the chiefdom with the highest number of youth organisations 68 (18.23%) of youth organisations, followed by Malema with 37 (9.92%) of the total, Njalahun 31 (8.31%) and Jawie. Regarding the towns and villages with youth concentration, Segbwema hosts the highest number of youth organisations with 27, followed by Daru with 26 organisations (see Table 1 below for more details).
Summary of Chapters
1.Introduction: Provides an overview of the collaborative survey conducted with the KDYEPC and sets the context for youth employment promotion in Kailahun District.
2.Objectives of the Study: Outlines the specific goals, including database creation and identifying the causes of youth unemployment in the region.
3.Methodology of the Study: Details the questionnaire-based research approach used to collect data from 373 youth organizations across 14 chiefdoms.
4.General Information on Youth Organisations in Kailahun District: Analyzes the demographic and structural characteristics of youth groups, including location, membership, age, and management.
5.Youth Unemployment as seen by Youth Organisations: Examines how youth organizations perceive the unemployment crisis and their proposed solutions for employment promotion.
6.Capacity building of youth organisations: Investigates the extent of capacity building support received and the specific developmental needs of the youth organizations.
7.Youth-serving organisations: Evaluates the interventions, partnerships, and challenges faced by the agencies that provide support to youth groups in the district.
8.Main findings: Summarizes the key insights, highlighting the reliance on agriculture and the structural lack of support and job opportunities.
Keywords
Youth Organizations, Kailahun District, Youth-Serving Organisations, Employment, Education, Survey, Unemployment, Capacity Building, Agriculture, Partnership, Empowerment, Poverty, Skills Training, Socio-economic, Sierra Leone
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this study?
The study focuses on mapping youth and youth-serving organizations in Kailahun District and understanding the challenges they face regarding youth unemployment and empowerment.
Which sectors are the youth organizations primarily active in?
Most youth organizations are active in agriculture (91%) and education (22%), serving as a primary means for income generation.
What is the central research question regarding employment?
The study aims to identify the root causes of high youth unemployment and seeks recommendations from youth organizations to address these challenges through targeted interventions.
What methodology was employed to gather the data?
The researchers utilized questionnaire-based interviews targeting 373 youth organizations and various youth-serving agencies across the district.
What does the main body of the work cover?
It covers organizational structure, registration status, partnership dynamics, current capacity-building needs, and stakeholder recommendations for improving youth employment.
Which keywords best characterize this work?
Key terms include Youth Organizations, Kailahun District, Unemployment, Skills Training, Employment Promotion, and Capacity Building.
Why is there a perception gap regarding agriculture?
The study finds that while rural youth see agriculture as a vital source of employment, those in populated towns with access to formal education tend to have a lower perception of agricultural work.
What are the primary hurdles to organizational sustainability?
Structural problems include a lack of registration with official bodies, limited access to external funding, and a lack of office equipment and facilities.
How do youth organizations currently handle partnerships?
While 47% are engaged in partnerships, many operate independently, indicating a need for better understanding of the strategic importance of collaboration.
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- Desmond Tutu Ayentimi (Autor), Awimboora Joseph Ayanga (Autor), 2013, Youth Organisations and Youth-Serving Organisations in Sierra Leone, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/312332
