Yes, at Youth I learned to control my anger, at Youth I learned to love and respect everyone regardless of age or sex, at Youth I learned to give to others without expecting anything in return.
On Saturday 11 May 2024, the Hotel La Rose Blanche in Abidjan hosted the second meet-up of phase 2 of the YOUTH JOB programme. The programme was initiated by Youth Education and supported by the German Development Cooperation through the Invest for Jobs project.
Under the theme "From civic commitment to employment", this meet-up brought together a large and enthusiastic audience. The panellists, Ms Monie K. TCHRIFFO, CEO of EmergeLead and project manager, and Mr Amara SOUMAHORO, manager of Société d'Intermédiation Marketing (SIM) and promoter of the "Ya du Boulot au Pays" programme, shared their respective career paths and highlighted the close link between civic commitment and employment. Inspired by the speakers' presentations, the beneficiaries of the YOUTH JOB programme showed their interest in getting more involved in civic action.
As part of the YOUTH JOB programme, Youth Education has included a project called "Ma commune, Ma solution", which aims to enable beneficiaries to find concrete solutions to the problems encountered in their respective communes and thus become socially involved.
In addition to the testimonies of the panellists, the participants were also able to hear the stories of Mr Franck GOZE, Founder of Youth Education, and Mr DJIBRILLA, Financial Director of the Côte d'Ivoire-Ghana Cocoa Initiative, who illustrated the impact of civic engagement on their professional careers and personal lives. Questions were then put to the panellists, followed by words of thanks and gratitude to Youth Education and GIZ for this opportunity to build capacity and share experiences.
We would like to express our deep gratitude to the participants, panellists and our partners for their contribution to the success of this event.
Yes, at Youth I learned to control my anger, at Youth I learned to love and respect everyone regardless of age or sex, at Youth I learned to give to others without expecting anything in return.
Before Youth, I thought that the main thing to help others was to have a fortune. With Youth, I understood that a presence, a word or a smile was more important; the most important thing is to have love for others and the will to give without expecting anything in return.
Courage, never give up, with effort there is the reward ..., let us work with abnegation and relentlessly.
Investing in others through Youth Institution is the best decision I have made. Today, my life has a meaning, I feel useful for my country and for Africa.
Youth is a family close to my heart because it taught me the gift of self without condition, moreover all the ideas count therefore I trust myself more. I am proud to be a Youtheur.
I see Youth as a large organization, which will be an example, a model, a benchmark for other institutions; the institution that will make the difference by its singularity, and I intend to give myself body and soul with the help of all so that we can get there.
Be conscious of our values and skills. Be responsible so that you can take care of yourself.
My adventure at Youth remains one of the best things that has ever happened to me in my life; certainly it allowed me to rediscover myself but above all to show my love for God through self-giving.
Before I was very lonely, integrating youth allowed me to learn to work in a team and have easy contact.
I learned to surpass myself and be more disciplined because I am aware that my members look at me and act according to my behavior. I try my best to be an example. My leadership woke up with Youth Institution for Education.
Very sincerely the Youth project is close to my heart and I think about it every day. It's very complicated to juggle between work, family and Youth meetings or concerns, but it's all a question of organization, love and will.
Youth pass, but actions remain, let's make sure we take the necessary actions to positively impact our generation, we do our part with Youth for Education.
We are a family fighting for a noble cause. However alone or accompanied I will always be Youth. Committed, available and determined.
My dream is to have an institution through which we could revolutionize this world through a change of mentality.
We are like the 3 guys on our logo because no matter the difficulties we always stay together with the same determination and eyes fixed on the future.
I feel more responsible, my habits have changed a lot including my posts on social networks, those who usually watch them can testify.
I have a sense of accomplishment when I serve others. Like the hummingbird I do my part for a more aware and committed generation.
A breakthrough, a change, before Youth I was centered on my person, after Youth it is more for the others not necessarily for me, I developed self-giving. My motivations are as follows: Refusal of mediocrity, Restoration the image of the young African, Self-giving.
Life is like a puzzle game in which each youngster must know how to place his piece in order to achieve a better world.
My leitmotif is the change of mentality, the collective awareness for us youth of our potential in order to take control of our future.
I want to give the best version of me to this project. I think that when we do good, we don't need a return, the law of compensation will do it. I would like to give happiness on a large scale with Youth.