GLOBAL COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION

Proposed Projects for 2027

Building Skills, Creating Opportunities and Strengthening Resilient Communities

1. Women & Youth Digital Skills for Jobs Programme

Project Overview

The Women & Youth Digital Skills for Jobs Programme is designed to address the growing gap between young people's and women's participation in the labour market and the digital skills increasingly required by employers and businesses.

The programme will provide practical, employment-oriented digital skills that enable participants to pursue formal employment, freelancing, remote work, digital entrepreneurship and other income-generating opportunities.

Rather than focusing solely on theoretical computer education, the programme will emphasize practical skills, portfolio development, employability, entrepreneurship and access to opportunities in the digital economy.

Key Components

Basic computer literacy and digital productivity
Digital marketing and social media management
Virtual assistance and remote administrative services
Coding and programming fundamentals for beginners
Graphic design and visual communication
Video editing and digital content creation
Online business branding and customer engagement
Digital communication and professional workplace skills
Introduction to freelancing and remote work platforms
CV, portfolio and job-readiness support

Expected Impact

The programme will contribute to:

Improved digital literacy among women and young people
Increased job readiness and employability
Greater access to remote and freelance employment
Creation of digital micro-enterprises and startups
Increased income opportunities for participants
Improved participation of women and youth in the digital economy

Long-Term Vision

Global Community Mobilization seeks to develop a pool of digitally skilled young people and women capable of competing for local, national and international employment opportunities.

2. Women-led Agribusiness & Food Security Project

Project Overview

The Women-led Agribusiness & Food Security Project will empower women and young people to participate more productively in agriculture while strengthening local food systems and creating sustainable sources of income.

The project will move beyond subsistence agriculture by introducing participants to modern production methods, value addition, agribusiness management and market-oriented farming.

Women and youth will be supported to develop agricultural enterprises capable of generating income while contributing to food availability within their communities.

Key Components

Training in modern and climate-smart farming techniques
Access to improved seeds and seedlings
Crop production and farm management
Cassava processing and value addition
Rice processing and packaging
Garri production and improved processing
Shea butter processing and value addition
Small-scale agricultural equipment support
Agribusiness and financial management training
Product packaging and branding
Market linkage and buyer connections
Youth agro-incubation and enterprise development

Expected Impact

Increased income for women farmers and agripreneurs
Improved agricultural productivity
Increased local food production
Greater value addition to agricultural products
Creation of agriculture-based jobs
Stronger participation of women in agribusiness
Increased opportunities for youth in the agricultural value chain
Improved household and community food security

Long-Term Vision

The project will contribute to the development of resilient, market-oriented agricultural enterprises in which women and young people become producers, processors, entrepreneurs and employers rather than merely beneficiaries.

3. Green Jobs & Climate Action for Youth Programme

Project Overview

The Green Jobs & Climate Action for Youth Programme will equip young people with practical skills to participate in the emerging green economy while contributing to environmental sustainability and climate action.

The programme recognizes that environmental challenges can also create opportunities for employment, entrepreneurship and community development when young people are equipped with the right knowledge and skills.

Key Components

Waste-to-wealth entrepreneurship training
Plastic collection, recycling and reuse
Production of marketable products from recyclable materials
Solar installation and basic renewable-energy skills
Energy-efficiency awareness
Production of environmentally friendly products
Climate entrepreneurship
Environmental sanitation and community action
Climate education and awareness in schools
Youth-led environmental campaigns and initiatives

Expected Impact

Creation of youth-led green enterprises
Increased employment opportunities in the green economy
Reduced plastic and other forms of community waste
Increased adoption of environmentally responsible practices
Development of local climate solutions
Improved environmental awareness among students and communities
Increased participation of young people in climate action

Long-Term Vision

Global Community Mobilization aims to support a generation of young Nigerians who see climate action not only as an environmental responsibility but also as an avenue for innovation, entrepreneurship and decent employment.

4. Ending Gender-Based Violence & Economic Empowerment for Women

Project Overview

The Ending Gender-Based Violence & Economic Empowerment for Women Project will adopt an integrated approach to addressing gender-based violence (GBV) by combining prevention, survivor support, community protection mechanisms and economic empowerment.

Economic vulnerability can increase women's exposure to exploitation and limit their ability to leave abusive situations. The project will therefore connect GBV prevention and response services with practical livelihood and economic empowerment opportunities.

Key Components

GBV Prevention and Awareness

Community awareness campaigns
GBV prevention education
Women's rights awareness
Engagement of men, boys, traditional and community leaders
School and youth-focused awareness activities

Protection and Support

Establishment or strengthening of safe spaces
Community-based GBV response structures
Confidential referral mechanisms
Legal information and counselling
Psychosocial counselling and survivor support
Linkages to appropriate protection and professional services

Economic Empowerment

Vocational and technical skills training
Entrepreneurship development
Financial literacy
Business management
Startup support for eligible participants
Market and livelihood linkages

Expected Impact

Increased awareness of GBV and prevention mechanisms
Improved access to survivor-centred support services
Stronger community response structures
Increased economic independence among women
Improved ability of vulnerable women to rebuild their livelihoods
Safer and more responsive communities
Greater community commitment to preventing violence against women and girls

Long-Term Vision

The project seeks to build communities where women and girls can live safely, access support when violence occurs, exercise their rights and pursue sustainable economic opportunities.

5. School-to-Career Youth Development Programme

Project Overview

The School-to-Career Youth Development Programme will help young people transition successfully from education into employment, entrepreneurship and productive economic participation.

Many young people leave school with academic knowledge but limited exposure to workplace expectations, entrepreneurship, financial management and practical career planning. This programme will bridge that gap by introducing career and enterprise development before young people enter the labour market.

Key Components

Workplace readiness and professional soft skills
Communication and interpersonal skills
Leadership and teamwork
Career planning and mentorship
Entrepreneurship education
Financial literacy and personal money management
Introduction to business development
Innovation and problem-solving
Business startup clubs in schools
Practical enterprise projects
Exposure to professionals, entrepreneurs and employers

Expected Impact

Improved employability among school-leavers
Better preparation for the transition into work
Increased entrepreneurial awareness
Improved financial literacy
Development of leadership and communication skills
Increased interest in productive self-employment
Reduced vulnerability to prolonged unemployment after leaving school
Development of a stronger pipeline of work-ready young people

Long-Term Vision

The programme will help young people move from school into productive livelihoods with greater confidence, practical skills and a clearer understanding of employment and entrepreneurship pathways.

6. Community Micro-Entrepreneurship Project for Women

Project Overview

The Community Micro-Entrepreneurship Project for Women will support women operating small and informal businesses to strengthen their enterprises, increase profitability and achieve greater financial independence.

Women-owned micro-enterprises are often important sources of household income and community employment but may face challenges including limited business knowledge, inadequate access to finance, weak marketing capacity and low adoption of digital payment and business-management tools.

The project will provide women with practical business skills and pathways to appropriate financial and market opportunities.

Key Components

Micro-enterprise development training
Business planning and record keeping
Basic accounting and cash-flow management
Business management and customer service
Cooperative development and group savings
Linkages to cooperative loans and appropriate financial services
Marketing and sales strategies
Digital marketing for small businesses
Digital payments and financial technology training
Product branding and packaging
Business networking and market linkages

Expected Impact

Increased profitability of women-owned businesses
Growth and sustainability of micro-enterprises
Improved financial management
Increased access to appropriate financing
Increased adoption of digital payment systems
Expanded customer and market reach
Greater financial independence for women
Increased capacity of women to contribute to household and community economic development

Long-Term Vision

The project will support women to transform small-scale economic activities into more sustainable and resilient enterprises capable of generating income, creating employment and strengthening local economies.

CROSS-CUTTING APPROACH

Across all six projects, Global Community Mobilization will apply a community-centred and sustainability-focused approach.

1. Inclusion

Priority will be given to women, youth and other underserved groups who face barriers to skills, employment, finance and economic opportunities.

2. Practical Skills

Training will focus on hands-on learning, problem-solving and skills that can be applied immediately in the workplace or marketplace.

3. Entrepreneurship

Participants will be encouraged to convert acquired skills into sustainable businesses, cooperatives, social enterprises and income-generating activities.

4. Market Linkages

Where appropriate, programmes will connect participants with employers, buyers, financial institutions, cooperatives, mentors and other relevant market actors.

5. Community Ownership

Local leaders, schools, community-based organisations, businesses and other stakeholders will be engaged to encourage ownership and long-term sustainability.

6. Partnerships

Global Community Mobilization will seek strategic partnerships with government institutions, development organisations, private-sector companies, educational institutions, financial institutions and other stakeholders.

7. Sustainability

Projects will be designed to create benefits that continue beyond the period of direct project funding through skills transfer, enterprise development, community structures, peer networks and local partnerships.

EXPECTED 2027 PROGRAMME OUTCOMES

Through the implementation of these projects, Global Community Mobilization aims to contribute to:

Increased employability of women and young people
Improved digital and technical skills
Increased youth and women entrepreneurship
Greater access to income-generating opportunities
Increased participation of women in agriculture and agribusiness
Development of youth-led green businesses
Improved community climate action
Stronger prevention and response to gender-based violence
Improved economic resilience among vulnerable households
Increased financial literacy and digital financial inclusion
Stronger school-to-work transitions
Growth of women-owned micro-enterprises
Improved food production and local food security
Creation of sustainable employment opportunities
Stronger, more resilient and economically empowered communities

IMPLEMENTATION MODEL

Global Community Mobilization will implement its 2027 projects through a structured programme cycle:

Community Assessment → Participant Identification → Skills Training → Mentorship → Enterprise/Employment Support → Market Linkages → Follow-up → Monitoring & Evaluation

This model will ensure that participants do not simply receive training but are supported through the transition from learning to application, income generation and sustainable impact.

MONITORING, EVALUATION & LEARNING

Each project will have measurable indicators to track progress and demonstrate results to beneficiaries, partners and donors.

Key indicators may include:

Number of women and youth trained
Percentage completing training
Number demonstrating improved skills
Number securing employment or income-generating opportunities
Number of businesses established or strengthened
Number of participants accessing markets or finance
Number of agricultural enterprises supported
Quantity of agricultural products processed or marketed
Number of youth engaged in green enterprises
Number of people reached through GBV awareness activities
Number of women accessing support and referral services
Number of schools participating in youth development activities
Changes in participant income and business performance
Number of community partnerships established
Sustainability of supported enterprises after project completion

Data collected through monitoring activities will be used to improve implementation, document lessons and demonstrate measurable outcomes to funding partners.

CONCLUSION

The Global Community Mobilization 2027 Proposed Projects represent an integrated development agenda focused on one central objective: creating practical pathways through which women, young people and communities can acquire skills, access opportunities, build livelihoods and become agents of sustainable development.

The six proposed projects address interconnected challenges—unemployment, limited digital access, food insecurity, environmental degradation, gender-based violence, weak school-to-work transitions and economic vulnerability among women.

By combining skills development, entrepreneurship, livelihood support, community mobilisation, market access and strategic partnerships, Global Community Mobilization seeks to move beyond short-term assistance toward sustainable solutions that strengthen individual and community resilience.

The organisation therefore invites government institutions, development partners, philanthropic organisations, private-sector actors, foundations and other stakeholders to partner with Global Community Mobilization in implementing these initiatives throughout 2027.