What We DO
Young people have experience, passion, and insight rooted in the needs and challenges of their communities. DOT programs support youth to deepen their understanding of those needs and challenges, and provide them with the tools, knowledge, networks, and support to launch sustainable social initiatives that create positive change.
With DOT Ethiopia’s support, youth develop entrepreneurial mindsets and communication, teamwork, decision-making, and digital skills. Their initiatives create a ripple effect of opportunities for themselves and others, leading to jobs, businesses, and sustainable social and economic change.
We’re doing this in four ways: by training young women and men to develop their leadership skills and become entrepreneurs and daring social innovators who can transform their communities and create opportunities; through a network of Business Development Service Centres throughout the country; by supporting community organizations to to use integrate technology; and by supporting women, particularly those who are marginalized, in their lives and communities.
Our programs provide young people with the opportunity to develop skills, deep knowledge, networks, and investment in their ideas. Key to the success of all of DOT’s young leaders is:
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