Doha, November 04 (QNA) - The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global education and development organisation, convened two high-level sessions in partnership with global organisations to address some of the most pressing challenges facing youth and vulnerable communities around the world.
EAA's Silatech Programme, in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), hosted a high-level session titled "An Introspective Look: From Challenges to Solutions for Advancing Youth Economic Empowerment Programming".
The session will take stock of youth employability and employment programming and progress towards SDG #8 Decent Work and Economic Growth.
As part of this examination, the high-level event aims to identify meaningful solutions to move the needle forward on tackling youth unemployment through encouraging innovative approaches to decent work and social inclusion.
The aim of the session is to highlight the importance of prioritising relevant and responsive youth employability and employment programmes and policies that respond to the major global shifts and realities of today and the future.
Speakers included Director-General of QFFD Fahad Al-Sulaiti, HE Director of International Organizations Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sheikha Hanouf Abdulrahman Al-Thani, ILO Assistant Director General for External and Corporate Relations Laura Thompson, Executive Director for Global Client Solution Laurent Biddiscombe at AFD, Director-General of Global Practice and Partnerships at IsDB Dr. Issa Faye.
In partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of Kenya, EAA's Silatech Programme contributed to the high-level panel "Unlocking Skills, Employment, and Resilient Food Systems in Kenya".
Speakers highlighted youth innovative Economic Inclusion Programmes and the power of collaboration between governments, international agencies, and the private sector to expand employment, strengthen climate-resilient livelihoods, and move from protection to long-term prosperity
EAA's Chief Economic Empowerment Officer Mana Al Ansari Said: "The sessions held today reflect Education Above All Foundation's commitment to advancing practical solutions that link education, employment, and social inclusion".
The Education Above All Foundation reaffirmed its global commitment to advancing inclusive education, youth empowerment, and social protection. (QNA)