Congo Environment et Nature
Project Title:
Empowering Young People Through Green Entrepreneurship in Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
The Challenge
Every day, many young people in Haut-Katanga Province face an uncertain future. With limited access to education, employment, and economic opportunities, many struggle to earn a living and support their families. Some are forced into unsafe informal mining, where they are exposed to hazardous working conditions, exploitation, health risks, and environmental degradation. Without opportunities to build sustainable livelihoods, many remain trapped in a cycle of poverty with little hope for a better future.
Our Solution
Congo Environnement et Nature (CEN) empowers marginalized and vulnerable young people through green entrepreneurship. We provide training, mentorship, and business development support to help young people create environmentally sustainable enterprises that generate income while protecting natural resources.
Participants gain practical skills in sustainable agriculture, recycling and waste valorization, tree planting, eco-friendly products, and other green businesses that contribute to local economic development while building climate resilience.
Our Progress
The pilot phase of this initiative was supported through the Ban Ki-moon Foundation SDG Accelerator Fund. Since its launch in July 2024, the pilot has trained 40 young people in green entrepreneurship and supported the creation of six green enterprises, demonstrating that green entrepreneurship can create sustainable livelihoods while protecting the environment.
Our Vision
Building on the success of the pilot phase, we are expanding this initiative to reach many more young people across Haut-Katanga Province. Our vision is to equip the next generation with the skills, confidence, and opportunities to become successful green entrepreneurs, create decent jobs, and lead environmental solutions in their communities.
How Your Support Makes a Difference
Your partnership or donation will help us:
- Train more young people in green entrepreneurship.
- Support the creation and growth of new green enterprises.
- Provide mentorship and business development support.
- Expand environmental education and climate action initiatives.
- Create sustainable livelihood opportunities for marginalized and vulnerable youth.
Expected Impact
With additional support, we will:
- Empower more young people with practical green entrepreneurship skills.
- Create new environmentally sustainable businesses and green jobs.
- Increase income-generating opportunities for marginalized youth.
- Reduce dependence on unsafe and unsustainable livelihoods.
- Strengthen environmental conservation and climate resilience across local communities.
Join Us
Every partnership and every donation helps expand opportunities for young people, strengthen green enterprises, protect the environment, and build more resilient communities across Haut-Katanga Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Empowering Young People Through Green Entrepreneurship in Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
The Challenge
Every day, many young people in Haut-Katanga Province face an uncertain future. With limited access to education, employment, and economic opportunities, many struggle to earn a living and support their families. Some are forced into unsafe informal mining, where they are exposed to hazardous working conditions, exploitation, health risks, and environmental degradation. Without opportunities to build sustainable livelihoods, many remain trapped in a cycle of poverty with little hope for a better future.
Our Solution
Congo Environnement et Nature (CEN) empowers marginalized and vulnerable young people through green entrepreneurship. We provide training, mentorship, and business development support to help young people create environmentally sustainable enterprises that generate income while protecting natural resources.
Participants gain practical skills in sustainable agriculture, recycling and waste valorization, tree planting, eco-friendly products, and other green businesses that contribute to local economic development while building climate resilience.
Our Progress
The pilot phase of this initiative was supported through the Ban Ki-moon Foundation SDG Accelerator Fund. Since its launch in July 2024, the pilot has trained 40 young people in green entrepreneurship and supported the creation of six green enterprises, demonstrating that green entrepreneurship can create sustainable livelihoods while protecting the environment.
Our Vision
Building on the success of the pilot phase, we are expanding this initiative to reach many more young people across Haut-Katanga Province. Our vision is to equip the next generation with the skills, confidence, and opportunities to become successful green entrepreneurs, create decent jobs, and lead environmental solutions in their communities.
How Your Support Makes a Difference
Your partnership or donation will help us:
- Train more young people in green entrepreneurship.
- Support the creation and growth of new green enterprises.
- Provide mentorship and business development support.
- Expand environmental education and climate action initiatives.
- Create sustainable livelihood opportunities for marginalized and vulnerable youth.
Expected Impact
With additional support, we will:
- Empower more young people with practical green entrepreneurship skills.
- Create new environmentally sustainable businesses and green jobs.
- Increase income-generating opportunities for marginalized youth.
- Reduce dependence on unsafe and unsustainable livelihoods.
- Strengthen environmental conservation and climate resilience across local communities.
Join Us
Every partnership and every donation helps expand opportunities for young people, strengthen green enterprises, protect the environment, and build more resilient communities across Haut-Katanga Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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