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FAO joins two global initiatives to drive impact
2024
Our world faces challenges to social justice, stemming from overlapping crises and long-term structural economic transformations. Rising rates of extreme poverty, working poverty, child labour, youth unemployment, and informal work underscore the urgency of addressing inequalities and ensuring decent work globally.
In this context, multilateral cooperation is crucial to leverage the...
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Decent rural jobs break the cycle of poverty and exclusion for youth with disabilities
2024
Stephen lost his hearing when he was as little as seven, but also thanks to the Integrated Country Approach (ICA) project this disability didn’t stop him from earning a decent pay. As his poultry farming business develops, he is expecting to build a comfortable life and leave his financial worries...
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Breaking barriers: Empowering youth with disabilities through agribusiness
2024
Celestine became physically impaired in October 2020 after a road accident. This traumatic event caused her serious challenges including depression as she felt abandoned and marginalized by her friends and community. But also thanks to her participation in the FAO Integrated Country Approach (ICA) project, she started life anew. ...
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Thriving in agribusiness: Redefining possibilities for youth with disabilities in Kenya
2024
Sarah lost her hearing when she was only two years old. She never experienced life without disability, despite that, her determination allowed her to access the labour market. But that was not enough. Although she was employed in hospitality, her earnings were so low she couldn’t make ends meet. Thanks...
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Boosting decent jobs for youth in the agrifood system
2024
Young people play a key role in accelerating the sustainable transformation of agrifood systems. Despite that, low pay, little access to land finance and knowledge often push youth to turn away from agriculture. To tackle these challenges, since 2011, FAO has been implementing the Integrated Country Approach (ICA) for boosting...
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