2026 Projects
South Africa Fashion Design Training – Empowering Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities
High unemployment and limited access to skills training continue to affect vulnerable communities across South Africa, especially women, youth, and persons with disabilities. Many face financial insecurity, low education levels, and few opportunities for...
Chinhoyi Women’s Empowerment Project – Zimbabwe
In Zimbabwe, many women face persistent poverty, unemployment, and limited economic opportunities. Job losses in agriculture and mining, rising living costs, and shrinking access to capital have left women highly vulnerable to exploitation and long‑term hardship. This...
Equipping Youth with Skills, Dignity and Hope in Rubaga, Uganda
In Rubaga Division, one of Kampala’s most densely populated and disadvantaged communities, youth unemployment remains high. Many young people face limited education, scarce job opportunities, and increased vulnerability to exploitation, crime, and long‑term poverty. ...
Empowering Unemployed Men in Pietermaritzburg Through Shoe‑Repair Skills
Across many South African townships, unemployment continues to limit opportunities, especially for men who often miss out on training programs. Many feel discouraged and unable to provide for their families. African Enterprise South Africa’s Nyawonhle (“Beautiful...
Improving Adult Literacy and Transforming Futures in South Sudan
South Sudan has one of the world’s lowest literacy rates, with more than 70% of adults unable to read or write. In Juba and surrounding communities, many women aged 18 to 40 have missed out on education due to conflict, poverty, early marriage and cultural barriers. ...
Empowering Vulnerable Youth in Tanzania Through Tailoring and Knitting Skills
In Kinondoni District, Dar es Salaam, many young people face persistent unemployment and limited economic opportunities, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation and difficult living conditions. Women and girls are particularly affected, facing significant barriers to...
Safe, Inclusive Learning for Girls at the Centre for Champions, Rwanda
As enrolment continues to rise across Rwanda, schools are welcoming more students than ever before. However, many lack the classrooms and essential facilities needed to support this growth, particularly safe, private hygiene rooms for girls. Without these spaces,...
Youth Empowerment Project – Ghana
Ghana continues to face rising unemployment, leaving many young people and vulnerable women without the skills or opportunities needed to build stable livelihoods. Now in its third year, the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) by African Enterprise (AE) Ghana is providing...
Ethiopia’s Women’s Sewing Skills Training Project
Following a successful implementation of Women’s Sewing Skill training in Arba Minch, AEE-Ethiopia has continued a similar project in Mekele since 2025, supported by AEE-Australia. As we move into 2026, we are excited to continue this initiative, focusing on the...
2025 Projects
Improved Literacy in South Sudan
With one of the world's lowest literacy rates, South Sudan needs your support. Many young women are forced to drop out of schools, or are not even given the opportunity to start. We believe that addressing illiteracy amongst young women is a crucial step toward life...
Vocational Skills Training in Zambia
In Zambia, widespread poverty and unemployment leave many women vulnerable to school dropout, sex work and abuse. Run in partnership with the local church, this program equips them with tailoring skills, counselling and small business resources, helping women build...
Vocational Skills Training in Malawi
In Malawi, many widows and vulnerable women are marginalised and trapped in poverty. Some have lost husbands to HIV and AIDS, while others turn to sex work to survive. By offering access to tailoring training, business skills and counselling support, this project...
2024 Projects
Ngezandla Zethu Sewing Project in South Africa
The Ngezandla Zethu Sewing Project in Edendale, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, empowers unemployed community members, primarily women, with skills in sewing, dressmaking, and fashion design. The program equips participants to become employable in the industry or start...
Vocational Skills in Zambia
The Vocational Skills Training in Tailoring for Vulnerable Women project in Lusaka, Zambia, empowers 24 women, including widows, ex-sex workers, and women living with disabilities, by providing six months of hands-on training in tailoring, home economics, and...
Improved Literacy in South Sudan
The Improved Literacy in South Sudan (ILSS) project is empowering 750 adults, primarily women aged 15 to 35, in the Luyari and Rego communities of Terekeka. Over three years, participants will gain essential reading, writing, and numeracy skills through adult...