Empowering youth with opportunities and jobs to end poverty

Empowering youth with opportunities and jobs to end poverty

By Cynthia Nafula Nyongesa At the beginning of my advocacy journey, I often searched for affordable ways to present myself at events. A friend of mine had launched a small clothing business, offering creative designs that young people like me could afford. She hired a tailor to bring her ideas to life, but struggled with rent and limited capital. Despite these challenges, she pivoted to handmade bags, integrating her unique painting style into e…