Reducing Youth Unemployment in East Africa
Use technology as a tool to reduce youth unemployment in Uganda and East Africa.
Achieve the record lowest poverty levels in Uganda and the East African region.
Our annual goal is to reach thousands of youths in East Africa and assist them with job readiness and connection tools.
Ablestate was founded in 2018 to fight youth unemployment and end poverty in Uganda. The founders knew that Uganda has one of the biggest youth populations globally. It is also true that a large number of them are not involved in employment or education. This puts the lives of many in danger. And on top of that, it affects the country’s economic goals and progress, as well as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
When the youth resort to unhealthy measures like drug abuse, underage marriage, sexual abuse, robbery, and alcohol abuse, to mention but a few, it undermines the efforts of the Government of Uganda and works against promoting the growing and sustainable nation.
There are numerous reasons behind these large numbers of youth who are not involved in employment. Our primary focus is on a lack of digital skills, which has created a shortage of talent in the country and the region of East Africa.
Digital skills are in high demand, but there is a shortage of talent. To address this, Ablestate was formed and started by training in foundational digital skills, coding, and full-stack web development.
Ablestate tried some business models before it was decided that a hybrid business model would be ideal to sustain the social enterprise. It has also been evolving and pivoting to refine it’s offering to gain a good market share and achieve it’s desired impact.
To date, Ablestate has trained over 200 youth in different digital skills, offered internships to some, and provided job connection assistance. More than 50 micro and small businesses have used Ablestate’s services to ensure their success.
Ssimbwa zone, 10c Nakayiza Road, Kansanga – Kampala, Uganda
+256 756 085 187
P.O Box: 102523 Kampala (UG)
All Rights Reserved to Ablestate Creatives Ltd.
Ssimbwa zone, 10c Nakayiza Road, Kansanga – Kampala, Uganda
+256 756 085 187
P.O Box: 102523 Kampala (UG)
All Rights Reserved to Ablestate Creatives Ltd