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Youth diversion through mentorship, skills, and opportunity
MEN Trust supported a structured youth-diversion initiative designed to reduce vulnerability and create stronger pathways for young people.
The programme showed that diversion requires more than short-term intervention. Participants need supportive relationships, behavioural support, practical skills, and access to real economic opportunities.
Programme results
186
participants engaged
89
completed technical-skills training
23
accessed employment
6
started businesses
5
received livestock support
Programme model
- assessment
- mentorship
- psychosocial support
- family engagement
- life skills
- technical training
- entrepreneurship
- employment support
- follow-up
Lessons learned
Integrated support works better
Participants responded more positively when behavioural support was connected to practical opportunities.
Family engagement matters
Sustained progress was stronger when families and caregivers were involved.
Economic opportunity reinforces behavioural change
Training and employment pathways increased participant motivation and reduced uncertainty about the future.
Follow-up must continue
Short interventions are insufficient for participants facing multiple risks.