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Empowering Youths. Building Businesses, Transforming Communities.
Who We Are
The Central Africa Youth Economic Council (CAYEC) is dedicated to empowering young people across Central Africa through entrepreneurship, education, innovation, leadership, and economic inclusion.
A Central Africa where every young person has the opportunity, skills, and support to build a dignified and prosperous future.
Our Mission
To empower young people through entrepreneurship, education, leadership, innovation, and economic inclusion while creating pathways to employment, investment, and sustainable livelihoods.
Our Vision
A Central Africa where every young person has the opportunity, skills, and support to build a dignified and prosperous future.
Central African Youth Economic Council is not just a youth organisation,
It is a platform where every young person is a leader and a pace setter.
Our Impact Areas
Entrepreneurship
Supporting young entrepreneurs to start, grow, and sustain businesses.
Education & Skills
Providing practical training and workforce-ready skills.
Innovation & Technology
Promoting digital inclusion and innovation among young people.
Women Empowerment
Creating economic opportunities for women and girls.
Leadership Development
Raising the next generation of ethical and impactful leaders.
Community Development
Implementing projects that improve lives and strengthen communities.
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Pastery Training.
We embarked on a journey of creativity, skill-building, and empowerment. Our participants immersed themselves in the vibrant world of pastery, learning intricate techniques and unleashing their artistic flair.
Beads Crafting Training.
We embarked on a journey of creativity, skill-building, and empowerment. Our participants immersed themselves in the vibrant world of bead craft, learning intricate techniques and unleashing their artistic flair.
CAYEC Strategic Goals
CAYEC’s programs are centered on key objectives, targeted at responding to Central African youth’s unique needs and aspirations.
Inspiring Action
To motivate and inspire young people to participate in nation building.
Unifying Voices
To unify the fragmented voices and programmes of youth in communities, country and continent.
Empowerment Programs
To initiate projects that empower youth economically, socially and politically.
Energising Activism
Energising youth’s to be vocal in challenging retrogressive norms and to power up progressive change.
Why CAYEC Matters
- Youth unemployment remains a major challenge.
- Access to finance is limited.
- Many young people lack mentorship and opportunities.
- Women and girls face economic barriers.
CAYEC exists to bridge these gaps.
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CAYEC is sustained by the generocity of our partners, our members and donor organisations. Want to make a difference to African Youth? Contact us and donate in cash, in kind or with skills.
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Email:info@cayec.org
Call Anytime: (+237) 653-867-406 / 655 155 243
Empowering Youths. Building Businesses, Transforming Communities.