Empowered Urban Youth

Duration: 1 Year

Location: Ha Noi

As migrant youth are particularly vulnerable compared to their resident counterparts, the proposed project will predominantly target migrant youth living in and around Hanoi, and their needs. Vocational training and other skills training will be provided, such as technical job skills, communication skills, life skills, and English. Youth-led self-help groups will bring together and empower youth to learn about and address concerns collectively. They will also be trained on communication and advocacy skills to influence their landlords and local authorities to improve their living conditions. Networks will be strengthened and established among the young migrants through the project's linkages with existing youth networks. A mapping of service providers and support systems will allow the youth to access greater support. The overall outcomes of the objectives of the project are as follows:

• Youth beneficiaries will acquire improved life skills and knowledge including communication and advocacy skills, self-esteem skills, and knowledge of important issues such as health, gender equality, and worker's rights.

• Youth beneficiaries will acquire improved living standards through increased income, higher skilled jobs, and improved living conditions.

• Youth beneficiaries will have increased knowledge regarding and access to service providers and support systems.