Youth training in the Pacific

COL and the Pacific Centre for Flexible and Open Learning forDevelopment (PACFOLD) are working with local NGOs to skill youths for employability. COL is partnering with Bougainville Youth in Agriculture, Papua New Guinea, as well as FRIEND Fiji and V-Lab, Vanuatu, to provide skills and leadership training.

From May to July 2023, 829 youths were equipped with industry-specific training that offers the potential for meaningful employment. In total, 1,479 youths have concluded this pertinent training since the initiative began last year. This activity is supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, New Zealand.