ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The program aims to establish an inclusive Kenya’s Creative Economy that will increase dignified and fulfilling work opportunities for young women and men. This will be done by providing them with tailored and inclusive finance, equipping them with market-relevant skilling programs, and, importantly, championing the advancement of inclusive and sustainable practices that promote safer working environments for young women and men.
Its ambition is for young people to find job opportunities in the creative sector and excel in the local and global workforce.
WHO QUALIFIES?
The program is open to young people aged between 18 and 35 years.
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
The program is operating in Turkana, Nakuru, Kakamega, Kisumu, Mombasa, and Nairobi.
ABOUT THE IMPLEMENTATION PARTNER
Set up in 2013, the fund’s founding partners chose to shift the narrative to address the sustainability of the cultural and creative industries in the region by providing an innovative financing solution for creative enterprises.
Our mission is to fuel the growth of the creative industries in Africa, empower burgeoning youth-led and women-led digital and creative enterprises, promote business and intellectual property ownership, and contribute to sustainable livelihoods for cultural practitioners and artisans.
For more details, visit https://www.hevafund.com/about-heva