The African Skills Portal for Youth Employment & Entrepreneurship

RAINA AUGUSTA

World Skills Revolution

Growing up in Namibia’s remote Rola community, I experienced firsthand the challenges of limited access to technology. This lack of connectivity meant young people in my area struggled to access vital information and opportunities. Determined to change this, I turned to TVET to gain the skills to address these gaps.

Through my training in digital platform development, I created SILA-EB, a system designed to connect underserved communities with essential resources. TVET also gave me the confidence to involve women and youth in using these tools, inspiring them to embrace technology to improve their livelihoods.

CÉLIO MONTEIRO JOSÉ

World Skills Revolution

Growing up in Mozambique, I was deeply troubled by the effects of deforestation and environmental degradation in my community. I wanted to show that farming could be both productive and sustainable. Through TVET, I learned climate-smart agricultural techniques, which I now use to train local farmers in practices that preserve the environment while boosting yields.

TVET also equipped me with the tools to develop solutions tailored to my community’s needs, enabling me to make a meaningful difference in their lives.

JONATHAN SHAURI KALIBATHA

World Skills Revolution

In Rwanda, I saw potential where others saw waste. Discarded banana stems, often left to rot, inspired me to explore how agricultural waste could be transformed into valuable products. Through TVET, I mastered fibre extraction and textile production, which enabled me to launch Re-banatex.
This initiative produces eco-friendly textiles while creating additional income streams for local farmers. My education also connected me with mentors who supported me in scaling my efforts, turning my vision of sustainability into reality.

HUDA ARBAB

World Skills Revolution

In Kenya’s Kakuma Refugee Camp, I saw talented women unable to earn a living due to a lack of market access and training. The skills were there, but the tools to turn them into income were not. Through TVET, I gained modern craft techniques and digital marketing skills, which enabled me to launch Craft for Life, an initiative that helps women transform their talents into marketable products now sold internationally.
TVET also gave me the ability to teach financial literacy, empowering over 75 women to achieve economic independence.

ALINE NIYOMUBYEYI'S

World Skills Revolution

In Rwanda, I encountered gender stereotypes that made it difficult for women like me to succeed in technology. Many doubted my ability to lead or create innovative solutions, but I was determined to prove them wrong.

TVET equipped me with automation and app development skills, enabling me to design Sot, a mobile app that improves public transport by letting commuters book tickets and track buses. My work has made transport more accessible, especially for communities with limited access to resources. More importantly, my success is encouraging other women to consider careers in technology.