According to un.org, recent estimates suggest that 600 million jobs would have to be created over the next 15 years to meet youth employment needs.
In 2021, approximately 75 million young people were unemployed, 408 million were employed, and 732 million were out of the labor force globally.
World Youth Skills Day is commemorated on July 15th.
In this podcast, we hear from Alice Tipap, who is a member of the Maasai people of Tanzania.
Alice talks to us about the youth in her region.
The younger generation of the Indigenous populations can become assets to their communities if their potential is harnessed. They have the ability to transform the overall destiny of the indigenous community. Young people drive idealism, creativity, and entrepreneurship, and with appropriate support, they can help make the world a better place.
Alice tells us about some of the challenges faced by the youth in her community.
Interviewee: Alice Tipap (Maasai)
Music:
"Whispers" by Ziibiwan, used with permission
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.