EDUCation & employability
A suite of programs that support African & Diaspora youth learn and claim the power of their history, identity and community to build the future they want to see.
By empowering young people with education, training, and entrepreneurial skills and resources, they can drive positive change and contribute to the advancement of their communities. However, all around the world, there is a gap between the skills and opportunities that young people have and the skills and opportunities that they need to thrive in the world of work. We support programs that help bridge that gap through education, employability, and hiring projects with support from our community partners.
Creative Futures with the Prince’s Trust
Education & Employability Training for Creatives in the uk
The Elba Hope Foundation and The Prince's Trust are partnering on the Creative Futures initiative, which will give young people in Manchester the opportunity to gain skills and confidence to thrive in the creative industries. And with Idris at the helm, there's no better teacher.
King’s Trust International
digital literacy & core skills training in Sierra leone
The King’s Trust International have partnered with the Elba Hope Foundation to deliver education and employability initiatives in Sierra Leone.
Together, we aim to deliver programs which empower young people to attain sustainable livelihoods with a focus on closing the digital skills gap to create better futures for young people.
Through collaborative program design, we are co-creating, piloting, and delivering life-changing programming for Sierra Leonean youth. In what we hope will be a visionary long-term partnership, we will empower young people in Sierra Leone to learn, work, and thrive - building better futures for themselves and their communities.
International Study Program
Dedicated young scholars spent six months engrossed in the study of their destination's history, politics, and culture. Then spend a month fully immersed – meeting with youth groups, visiting historical and cultural sites, engaging with government leaders, and experiencing the nation firsthand.