Progress Report: Youth Skills Empowerment Initiative (YSEI)

Guyana UK Social Development Association

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Youth Skills Empowerment Initiative (YSEI)

Progress Report Prepared by: GUSDA Socio-Economic Empowerment Sub-Committee

Reporting Period: 22 July – 5 October 2026

On 22 July 2026, GUSDA formally signed the YSEI Project Funding & Delivery Agreement with Hands United for Humanity (HUFH), initiating the implementation of the Youth Skills Empowerment Initiative (YSEI) in Guyana for the 2026/2027 cycle.

The programme aims to equip underserved young people in Guyana with marketable vocational skills, entrepreneurship readiness, and socio-economic empowerment pathways.

Following signature, HUFH commenced mobilisation activities, including community

outreach, recruitment, baseline assessments, and preparation for training delivery.

Training of successful participants commenced from 5 October 2026 across the following areas:

• Computer Training

• Nail Technology

• Cosmetology

• Floral Design

• Make Up Artistry

. Key achievements to date include:

•Completion of outreach and recruitment

• Approval of 45 participants

• Completion of baseline assessments

• Successful official launch

• Orientation and induction

• Commencement of vocational training

• Financial stability entering Milestone 2

Photo:

•Presentation of ceremonial cheque from GUSDA to HUFH, committing G$6.5m to the Youth Skills Empowerment Initiative.

Note: Please check this space periodically for updates on this initiative that your support of GUSDA has helped to create.