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The Mentorship Program - Southern Africa Region
In 2003, YES South Africa began The Mentorship Program. This innovative program matches young
entrepreneurs with businessmen in the private sector, providing youth with practical guidance and support. To
date, 465 participants have received help writing business plans, managing basic operations, and securing
funding. Due to its remarkable success, YES replicated the program in Angola, Mauritius, the Democratic
Republic of Congo, and Zambia in 2005 with plans to expand to Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Swaziland,
Tanzania, and Zimbabwe.
Literacy Centers and Schools - Pakistan
After the devastating earthquake that struck Pakistan in 2005, YES has partnered with the National
Commission on Human Development to launch the Pakistan National Youth Service Program, a one-year
rehabilitation program intended to improve current relief efforts. The purpose of this initiative is to enable
youth to help themselves. This program has established 50 female adult literacy centers, 3 skill development
centers, and 3 non-formal schools for approximately 2,000 girls and women. Adapting to a...
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