active· child-protection· Education· Livelihoods

F.a: Youth Centre Programme

Unemployment is a big problem in Nepal and especially it concerns the youth in the country. The project supports youth in skills improvement and identification of income ideas. Also free time activities are provided to create meaningful ways to spend time. This project works with youth in Nepal, helping them to improve their skills and to get a job. Youth empowerment has been done through the career and counseling programs and free-time activities. Project goal is improved quality of life among vulnerable p eople. The purpose is increased employment opportunities of youth in the community of the Banke and Nuwakot districts. Fida partners with a local NGO, Nepal Integral Mission Society (NIMS). As a result, the youth are more equipped in finding jobs as their skill level has improved and they have received career counselling. The youth also utilize their free time on more productive activities than before.