Youth for Change Joint Initiative - Provision of social and economic alternatives to crime and violence for children and youth

Expected CP Outcome(s):1-4 through providing a comprehensive approach to promoting peace and good governance, supported by strengthening the economic sector and providing employment opportunities, all while mainstreaming gender issues. Expected Project Outcome (s): Outcome 1: Increased ability of administrations to identify and address crime and insecurity associated with anti-social behavior of children and youth at risk. Outcome 2: Targeted children and youth (of which minimum 30% are women) gain social skills to enable them to positively contribute to society. Outcome 3: Employability of target group enhanced through economic reintegration for youth above 18 years of age (male and female). Expected Project Output(s): Output 1.1: Youth and children are identified as per the agreed criteria for selection in the target districts. Output 1.2: Systems (for registration) and services (case management) for rehabilitation are developed, tested and implemented. Output 1.3: Capacity Building is provided for Government counterparts and Implementing Agencies for the planning, management and monitoring of rehabilitation services. Output 2.1: Social and civic development and rehabilitation is facilitated and supported for 380 adult youth (to include a minimum 30% women) in 4 Resource Centres for Peace. Output 2.2: 350 children (of which minimum 30% are girls) are selected (from the community; and diverted from the juvenile justice system), are provided with life skills based education ensuring their development. Output 3.1: Targeted socially rehabilitated graduates are provided with livelihood and income generation opportunities

Project symbol

SOM/58/616/34

Admin unit

CO-Addis Ababa

Start date

01/04/2015

End date

03/03/2017

Total allocation

680536

Total expenditure

Status

Closed

680536

Development Partners

United Nations Development Programme

Country/Countries

Somalia

Outcomes

Promoting sustainable enterprises