MBABANE – In a major stride towards advancing youth empowerment and gender equality, Junior Achievement (JA) Eswatini has partnered with Georgetown University to equip 30 adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) with vital business and entrepreneurial skills.
The partnership aims to foster economic independence and self-reliance among young women, particularly those in underserved communities.
The 30 beneficiaries were drawn from at least three Tinkhundla; being Mafutseni, Lugongolweni and Ekukhanyeni, and represent five different constituencies.
The young women are being trained to start or scale up their own businesses, with a focus on practical entrepreneurship that will create lasting impact at the community level.
According to the organisers, the programme is designed to provide participants with essential business knowledge, enabling them to improve their chances of financial independence. It seeks to unlock opportunities for sustainable livelihoods and empower young women to uplift themselves and those around them.
Georgetown University’ involvement aims to bring international expertise and research based approaches that enhance the quality and effectiveness of the programme.
The collaborators reflected on a growing commitment to invest in women as a key driver of sustainable development.
The initiative is being hailed as a significant step toward a brighter, more inclusive future for Eswatini.
By nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit of young women, JA Eswatini and Georgetown University are laying the groundwork for long term social and economic transformation.
As the programme progresses, the 30 young women are expected to emerge not just as business owners, but as empowered leaders capable of contributing meaningfully to the country’s growth and development.
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