Executive Summary
BAMEDCA is equipping young people in Bamendankwe with modern agricultural skills, seed capital, and market linkages to build sustainable livelihoods. The program addresses youth unemployment by transforming agriculture from a subsistence activity into a viable economic opportunity.
Problem Statement
Youth unemployment in Bamendankwe is high, with many young people leaving the community in search of opportunities elsewhere. Agriculture the community’s primary economic base is practiced using outdated methods that yield low returns, discouraging youth engagement.
Objectives
- Train 200 young farmers in modern, sustainable agricultural techniques
- Provide seed capital and starter kits to program graduates
- Connect youth farmers to wider markets across the Northwest Region
- Reduce rural-urban migration among Bamendankwe youth
Target Beneficiaries
Young men and women aged 18–35 in Bamendankwe, with priority given to school leavers and unemployed graduates.
Timeline & Progress
Q1 2024
Project Lauched
Quarterly health screening camps being held across quarters
Q3 2023
Progress
50 of 200 target youth trained
Expected Outcomes
100+
200 trained and equipped young farmers
40%
Average 40% income increase among program participants
60%
Reduced youth outmigration from Bamendankwe
100%
Establishment of a BAMEDCA youth cooperative for collective marketing
How to Support
$50 funds one youth’s training kit. $500 sponsors a full youth cohort member through the program. Email info@bamedca.org to get involved.
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