PROJECTS
The No Business as Usual (NBU) Youth Empowerment Centre has been a driving force for youth development, skills building, and economic empowerment in the Ashanti region. The journey began with the NBU Project (2017–2020), funded by the European Union (EU), which laid the foundation for empowering young people through life skills, employability training, and entrepreneurship support. This was followed by the NBU–Youth Empowerment Centre (NBU–YEC), a continuation of the original project funded by SOS Children’s Villages Netherlands, which expanded the scope and deepened the impact of the centre’s work. Most recently, the centre implemented the Green Project, another EU-funded initiative delivered in partnership with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development. This project combined youth skills training with climate-resilient infrastructure development, creating both employment opportunities and lasting benefits for local communities. Since its inception, the NBU Centre has evolved into a hub of opportunity and innovation, impacting thousands of young people while contributing to stronger communities and more vibrant local economies.
Our Projects
No Business as Usual Youth Empowerment Centre
The No Business as Usual Youth Empowerment Center (NBU-YEC) was a two-year project designed to equip young people in Greater Kumasi with essential employability and entrepreneurship skills. Implemented by SOS Children’s Villages Ghana and funded by SOS The Netherlands, the project directly trained 342 youth, including beneficiaries from SOS CV’s Alternative Care and Family Strengthening Program. Additionally, business networking events and outreach efforts engaged 1969 young people, fostering critical business connections and expanding opportunities.
Boosting Green Employment and Enterprise Opportunities in Ghana (GrEEn)
The Boosting Green Employment and Enterprise Opportunities in Ghana (GrEEn) Project was a four-year initiative implemented across ten (10) Municipal, and District Assemblies (MDAs) in the Ashanti and Western Regions of Ghana. Funded by the European Union Trust Fund (EUTF) and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ghana, the project was executed by a consortium of partners, including the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), SNV, and the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development (MLGDRD).
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