Chapter Report
Empowering Mali’s Youth through ICT and Entrepreneurship Training
By UPF Africa
Written by UPF-Africa
July 10–24, 2025
Bamako, Mali – From July 10 to July 24, 2025, the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) in collaboration with the Adiara School Complex (CSMA), FoRA Consulting, and Génie Technologie Solution, successfully conducted a youth capacity-building training on entrepreneurship and digital skills.
Held at the CSMA facilities in Bamako, this intensive training program brought together around 20 young participants for two weeks of hands-on learning and development.
The initiative was designed to equip youth with practical knowledge in information and communication technologies (ICT), as well as core entrepreneurship skills such as innovation, business planning, and project management. It also introduced participants to the principles of ethical leadership and sustainable development.
By combining education and technical skills with peace-oriented values, the program strengthened the participants’ ability to become not just job seekers but changemakers and peacebuilders in their communities.
UPF Mali expressed its commitment to continue fostering such initiatives that bridge youth empowerment with social responsibility and peace education.
