ARUA YOUTH TAKES MARKETING TO THE INTERNET
By Charlotte Taremwa. (CEGED) Inspirations from culture, nature and the pearl of Africa have made self employment a source of livelihood for many youth who are engaged in Art and craft, textile designs from the famous African Print known as “Kitengye” a mong other businesses like carpentry, tailoring, saloon, restaurants, car & motorcycle garages and many more. The three years of YES project have helped to empower youth with knowledge on entrepreneurship, internship and apprenticeship programs so as to create employment opportunities and more so reduce poverty that is caused by unemployment. Aziku Sharon is the founder and manager of AZISHA’s Art and Crafts spot (ACCS) in Arua Municipality. She was excited for such an opportunity as it was her first time to take part in an exhibition. Credit goes to YES project and partners SNV, CEGED, AFARD and other CBO's that are empowering the youth in west Nile. She has a Facebook page and a WatsApp number for customer