Youth Development

Development of youth and enhancement of the living standards of the Youth, through capacity development in the areas of sustainable economic and behavior change has always been one of the main objectives of ARWEO. Youth is an important part of the Afghan society and ARWEO believes that youth has the energy to solve conflicts and bring peace through dialogues, and social and economic development. Unfortunately, in Afghanistan, due to a lack of awareness, educational and economic opportunities youth in the different parts of the country are exposed to insurgency. Insurgents and anti government elements utilize the youth’s energy to implement their evil plans in the country. ARWEO for the last two decades has closely worked with youth in different provinces of Afghanistan.

ARWEO has provided youth with many opportunities through which youth have earned a good standard of living and a sense of serving this country and the people. Capacity development training in the areas of vocational training in more than 20 different vocations, English courses, computer and internet courses, Media training, youth debates, university entrance test preparation courses, civic education training, conflict resolution, and peacebuilding training, advocacy for youth rights, internships and fellowships for youth, establishing of youth association, and sports activities for youth.

ARWEO plans the following activities for youth in different provinces:

Vocational training for youth
English language programs for youth
Computer and Internet programs for youth
Computer hardware and software programs for youth
Media training for youth
Training to youth on CSOs and NGO laws
Youth debates for university students and boy and girls schools on important topics
Universities entrance test preparation courses for youth
Internship opportunities for youth who have finished their university studies to provide them with first-hand professional experience in their field
Fellowship opportunities for youth in universities
Training workshops in peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and advocacy and capacity development training
University scholarship opportunities for youth who have completed their high school studies but cannot afford to continue their higher studies.
Support youth with disabilities through scholarships to continue their studies in schools and universities
Advocate for the rights of youth
Arrangement of sporting events for youth (both male and female)
Sport activities
Establishment of youth Associations