Economic development
Job creation
Help small businesses grow and hire young people.
Illustrative photo: Ali Mkumbwa / Unsplash
Objective for the 2026 funding round
Create 150 lasting jobs by helping small businesses grow and hire, and by placing young people in apprenticeships.
Who it reaches: Young people without work, and small businesses ready to grow.
Target$77,916
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From $100: a month's wage subsidy for a young apprentice.
The need
Africa has the world's youngest population, and many young people can't find work. Growing small businesses that already employ people is one of the quickest ways to create jobs.
Why give to this cause
- Young people across Africa need jobs; small businesses create most of them.
- Supporting a growing business creates jobs that last.
- We track how many jobs are still filled after a year.
What your gift does
- $100a month's wage subsidy for a young apprentice
- $800equipment that lets a workshop take on a new worker
- $5,000a growth grant for a business committing to hire five people
Where your donation goes
The planned budget for this cause. Every quarter, the field report shows what was actually spent against each line.
- Business growth grantsEquipment and working capital for growing businesses.40%$320 of $800
- Apprenticeship stipendsPaying apprentices while they learn a trade.25%$200 of $800
- Skills trainingTechnical and workplace skills.17%$136 of $800
- Business supportAdvice on hiring, finance and markets.8%$64 of $800
- Monitoring and reportingJobs created and still filled after a year.10%$80 of $800
How we do it
- 1
Established small businesses apply with a hiring plan.
- 2
Grants buy equipment or fund apprenticeships, tied to jobs created.
- 3
Payroll records confirm the jobs are real and lasting.
- 4
Businesses get mentoring from experienced entrepreneurs.
The impact your gift will have
- Young people get steady jobs in growing local businesses.
- Businesses expand, creating more work over time.
- Wages support families and the local economy.
What we measure and report
Targets for the 2026 funding round. Results against each one are published in the quarterly field report sent to every donor to this cause.
| Measure | Target |
|---|---|
| Jobs created | 150 |
| Jobs still filled after 12 months | 80% |
| New hires under age 30 | 70% |
| Businesses supported | 30 |
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- $100a month's wage subsidy for a young apprentice
- $800equipment that lets a workshop take on a new worker
- $5,000a growth grant for a business committing to hire five people
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