Fundación Educación para el Empleo – EFE Europe
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Mission & History
Fundación Educación para el Empleo (EFE-Europe) is part of the Education For Employment (EFE) Network, founded in 2002. Since then, EFE has grown into a network that spans ten countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, helping to create economic opportunities for young people. EFE-Europe, based in Madrid, supports this mission by leveraging European partnerships and collaborating with governmental entities, EU donor agencies, and corporations.
EFE’s mission is to equip young women and men with the skills needed in today’s job market and link them to employment and entrepreneurship opportunities. This mission aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly focusing on no poverty, quality education, gender equality, decent work and economic growth, and reduced inequalities.
Country Information
In the MENA, where two thirds of the population is under 35, youth unemployment stands at 25% and 4 in 5 working-age youth do not participate in the
labour force.
In the case of women, only 1 in 9 are active, while young female unemployment is at 39.8%. This hinders competitiveness, growth, and
development, and contributes to high generational poverty, all of which have been severely aggravated by the current global and regional economic and sociopolitical crises.
In Algeria, 32% of youth are unemployed, 47.2% of whom are young women. Furthermore, the country has lowest rate of FLFP worldwide with only 9% of young females participate in the labour force.
Algeria ranked 93 of 193 on UNDP’s 2022 HDI, having lost 9 positions since 2019. Despite ranking high on human development, it has a GINI coefficient of 27.6%, with inequalities growing year after year.
The Project We Fund
EFE aims to empower youth across Algeria by building the capacity of youth-led and youth-centered organizations in climate resilience and the green economy. By the end of the project, 15 civil society and community-based organizations (CSOs and CBEFE employs a Salesforce-based, results-driven MEAL system to track performance and facilitate ongoing learning. This system collects baseline data before training and endline data after completion, with additional checks every 3 months and up to 1 year. Data is gathered through online surveys, phone calls, focus groups, and feedback from alumni, supplemented by attendance records, photos, success stories, and testimonials.
The project is designed to create multiplier effects, promoting replication and scalability. By involving various stakeholders, it disseminates knowledge and best practices, enhancing climate resilience and extending the project’s impact. Increased coordination with public and private partners will support the wider adoption of effective youth programs and policies across Algeria and the region, benefiting more individuals and communities. Empowered youth will inspire others and contribute to their communities, leading to broader opportunities and lasting impact.Os) and at least 1,000 youth will have enhanced their skills and awareness, allowing EFE to expand its impact.
The Result
EFE employs a Salesforce-based, results-driven MEAL system to track performance and facilitate ongoing learning. This system collects baseline data before training and endline data after completion, with additional checks every 3 months and up to 1 year. Data is gathered through online surveys, phone calls, focus groups, and feedback from alumni, supplemented by attendance records, photos, success stories, and testimonials.
The project is designed to create multiplier effects, promoting replication and scalability. By involving various stakeholders, it disseminates knowledge and best practices, enhancing climate resilience and extending the project’s impact. Increased coordination with public and private partners will support the wider adoption of effective youth programs and policies across Algeria and the region, benefiting more individuals and communities. Empowered youth will inspire others and contribute to their communities, leading to broader opportunities and lasting impact.
