Empowering Youth through Data and Community Development (EYDCD) program is a five-year program led by Children’s Rights and Violence Prevention Fund (CVRPF) and gnuGrid CRB in partnership with Mastercard Foundation. The program aims to provide market-relevant skills, business development resources, and digital financial inclusion to empower young people in Uganda. Throughout its duration, the program will endeavour to reach 400,000 young people across the country (70% female) and create 250,000 dignified and fulfilling employment opportunities.

Additionally, the program will strengthen the capacities of 200 community organizations to deliver training and capacity-building programs that link young people, including those in refugee and host communities, and people with disabilities to work opportunities. By digitizing 3,000 youth-led Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) and creating digital wallets for their members, the program aims to enhance access to financial services and products from local financial institutions.