Lack of social mobility
and inequality
With substandard housing, poverty and social disorganisation, it is difficult for young people to perform well at school. The dropout rate is high and and the lack of a formal address can be an obstacle to finding a job.
Insecurity and
armed conflicts
Problems relating to weapons and violent confrontations between the police and drug gangs.
Lack of
perspective
With the economic crisis in the country, young people in the community have few options for formal work and lack motivation for a better future.
We formulated the concept and methodology for Project Hub, based on findings from a scoping study that identified a clear need to build the hope and aspirations of young people in the favela community in their futures.
Four action pillars
Hub Work Space
Hub Work space
Open three days a week, the workspace is located opposite the entrance to Santa Marta favela and is equipped with office furniture and laptops.
Individual/Group Mentoring Programme
Mentoring Programme
The mentoring programme has three phases: Inspire, Germinate and Develop. 12 young people are chosen from the initial phase to mount their business and receive professional support.
Community Workshops
Community Workshops
Our Workshops are open to the whole favela community. They aim to build Life Skills as well as being inspirational, taking people out of their normal day-to-day routine.
On-going Business Support
On-going Business Support
Participants receive ongoing business support and are trained in how to manage the money they have access to to finance their start-ups.
Areas of action
- Group support and individual mentoring for entrepreneurs
- Social innovation and community development
- Promotion of a network that can leverage the development of ideas and fundraising
Areas of action
- Group support and individual mentoring for entrepreneurs
- Social innovation and community development
- Promotion of a network that can leverage the development of ideas and fundraising
Success stories
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