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ACN Affiliates Program

To increase ACN’s impact in geographic areas and communities where it has historically had limited impact and demographic reach, ACN has evolved into a network of career networks by recruiting non-profit organisations (Affiliates) who are working to train and connect youth to career opportunities in Africa. These are exceptional partners strategically selected for their demonstrated commitment to youth empowerment and career readiness. They play a vital role in shaping the future of Africa.

Our Partners

What our affiliates do

Our Affiliates are exceptional partners strategically selected for their demonstrated commitment to youth empowerment and career readiness. They play a vital role in shaping the future of Africa. Our Affiliate partners do the following:

  • Train Program Participants: Preparing them with the skills to succeed in the workplace. 
  • Engage Employers: Establishing strong relationships with employers to secure dignified career opportunities for program participants. 
  • Build Network Strategies: Improving collaboration and connection among the program participants.
  • Monitor, Evaluate, and Report on progress: Measuring impact and outcomes for continuous improvement.
  • Ensure inclusive and safe career experiences for all participants.
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Janepher initiated a campaign “Nhiife Initiative” with fellow peers against teenage pregnancy in 2020. This initiative invites Mayuge skilled youth to uplift unskilled teenage mothers in various technical skills. Today, teenage mothers, through cooperatives have started up small-scale businesses hence promoting business enterprising in Mayuge district. She is also a female youth councilor of Mayuge 2021-2026 which has best positioned her to serve the youth effectively. Janepher is a co-founder of “Women Income Network”, one of the winning ventures of the social venture challenge at the Baobab Summit of 2021. This venture aims at increasing the household income of female-headed households through maggot farming.

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