Arab Youth Employment

Innovative Solutions

Youth unemployment in the Arab region is the highest in the world, and innovative solutions that can be replicated and scaled up are urgently needed. Silatech and IYF are convening NGOs, policymakers, and the private sector to share insights and focus efforts for youth employment.

Join us in Jordan on April 28-30, 2015!

Corporate Video

Welcome to Silatech

The organization working to improve opportunities for young people throughout the Arab world. Get to know us and learn about our approach to boosting employment, entrepreneurship and civic engagement among Arab youth!

Microenterprise

Innovations in Finance

24-year-old Moroccan shopkeeper Hicham Bouchtat dreamed of expanding his babouche (traditional Moroccan slippers) shop, but financing it was always out of reach. After taking a loan through the Silatech-supported "Boudour" youth loan program, Hicham has expanded his shop and continues to grow his business.

Microenterprise

Saving for the Future

Afrah Ali Tilha has opened her first savings account, thanks to a Silatech partnership with Yemen’s Al Amal Microfinance Bank. According to Afrah, “I never thought a bank would welcome someone like me who’s not rich. But now I have a savings account and I can see my money grow.”

Employability

Skills for Life

24-year-old Mohammed Nabti beams with pride at his new job. Mohammed completed a groundbreaking two-year program which teaches young people many of the fundamental skills they need to get a job—everything from resolving conflicts and how to interview for a job, to managing emotions and making a positive first impression.

Employability

A Click Away

“Ta3mal” is the region’s first all-in-one youth employability portal, with a wealth of resources for young job seekers or aspiring entrepreneurs. Career guidance, online courses and language training, job search and matching, business plan and financing advice—it’s all just a click away!