Women & Youth in Waste Management, Bolivia

This project is the second phase following a successful one-year pilot conducted in La Paz. It aims to continue fostering the professional integration of young people, especially women, from marginalized communities into the green economy. By providing tailored training in agroecology and green technologies, the initiative enhances job market access and supports entrepreneurship. 

Specific Objectives:

• Youth from Alternative Education Centers and Technical Institutes receive technical training, financial education, soft skills, and employability training to enhance their integration into the labor market. 
• Young entrepreneurs implement circular and green economy practices in their micro and small enterprises. 
• Strengthen local employment policies and practices by establishing and/or consolidating a platform that promotes job opportunities accessible to women and youth, aligning with national and local policies. 

Main Activities:

• Technical and Vocational Training: Develop and implement training programs tailored to the demands of the local market, targeting sectors with high growth potential such as agroecology and green technologies. Incorporate soft skills modules to enhance employability and facilitate integration into the workforce.
• Support for Green Entrepreneurs: Provide individual support and resources to young entrepreneurs, particularly women, in the green sector to develop business plans, access startup capital, and run ecologically responsible businesses. 
• Partnership Development: Establish partnerships between civil society, the private sector, and other stakeholders to promote women and youth employment.
• Digital Platform Development and Coordination: Consolidation of a digital platform that connects companies as job seekers with young individuals and women.

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