DIGIKAZI – Digital Livelihood Program

The future is digital. YVC equips youth with marketable digital skills for remote work opportunities. We conduct classes in web development, AI and cybersecurity, and creative design skills and software.

We complement these technical programs and support pathways to employment through business linkages, professional mentorship, and SME incubation centers.

DIGIKAZI is an inclusive digital skills training and employment readiness program designed by Youth Voices Community (YVC) to empower refugee youth in Nairobi—including young women, men, and persons with disabilities—by equipping them with advanced, marketable digital skills that unlock access to income-generating opportunities in the digital economy.

 

Post-Training Support:
Linkages to internships, employment, and remote work platforms.

Connection to business enterprises needing digital services.
Access to mentors and peer networks for long-term professional growth.

Objective of the Program

Objective of the Program

  • To bridge the gap between basic computer literacy and high-demand digital competencies.
  • To create alternative pathways to sustainable employment and self-reliance for refugee youth who are systematically excluded from the formal job market due to restrictive documentation and legal barriers.
  • To reduce dependency on casual, low-paying jobs by expanding access to the global digital workforce.

Key Features

Advanced Digital Training Tracks:

  • Web and software development, including UX design.
  • Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
  • Videography and photography.

Inclusive Digital Incubation Centre:

A fully equipped, disability-friendly co-working space.
Offers graduates up to 6–12 months of full-time support to build portfolios, gain experience, and engage with clients.

Startup Support:

Annual awards for top-performing graduates.
Business startup kits and access to financial services and capital.

DIGIKAZI is not just a training program it’s a launchpad for refugee youth to participate meaningfully in the digital economy, overcome structural barriers, and build dignified, independent livelihoods.

Expected Impact

Refugee youth will gain advanced digital skills that align with real market demand.

Participants will be better positioned to earn income remotely without being limited by legal or systemic barriers.

The program will nurture a new generation of digitally empowered refugee entrepreneurs and professionals.

By linking learning directly to work opportunities, DIGIKAZI creates a realistic and sustainable model for economic inclusion.

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