Feed The Future Senegal Youth in Agriculture

$8M USD

Funder	U.S. Agency for International Development
Recipient Organization	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Country	Senegal
Start Date	Apr 07, 2019
End Date	Oct 09, 2024
Duration	2,012 days
Number of Grantees	64
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	US Foreign Aid
Grant ID	`210131-76`

Grant Description

The Feed the Future Senegal Youth in Agriculture activity increases youth engagement in Senegal's economic growth by enhancing Senegal's sustainable youth development (i.e. 4-H) and vocational training systems to create dynamic and profitable entrepreneurship and employment opportunities for youth - focusing especially on agricultural value chains and markets.

Over five years, it will benefit 22,000 youth via the 4-H positive youth development program, vocational training, and business development services.