Too Many Young People Lack Access to Opportunity

Sources: International Labour Organization, Global Employment Trends for Youth 2026; UNESCO, Global Education Monitoring Report 2026.

257 million

young people ages 15-24 are not in employment, education or training worldwide

3 in 4

working adults ages 25-29 in sub-Saharan Africa are in insecure forms of work

1 in 4

young people ages 15-24 in low-income countries were illiterate in 2024

A young woman sits in front of a sewing machine while sewing and smiling.
How We Use This Fund

Your Donation Delivers Training & Resources to Young Adults

Young people in poverty face incredible challenges when preparing for their future. Some can’t attend school due to the cost. Others must work to provide for their families instead of going to school. 

Sadly, this means many lack the skills needed to find fulfilling work and succeed as adults. Your donation provides youths aged 12+ with training and educational paths based on their unique potential and God-given talents. 

Informal Education

  • Vocational training. 

  • Apprenticeships. 

  • Job-search skills and computer literacy. 

Income Generation Resources

  • Business training. 

  • Financing. 

  • Seed capital and microloans. 

Formal Education

  • Entrance exam fees. 

  • University tuition support. 

  • Seminary tuition support. 

Your Contributions Are Stewarded Wisely

Every gift you give through Compassion is handled with integrity and care. We follow strict financial guardrails to ensure accountability, transparency and the flexibility to invest wisely for long-term impact. Here’s a brief explanation of how funds are allocated:

In fiscal year 2025, 80% of every dollar went straight to program work through our local church partners — including education, medical care, nutrition, child protection and sharing God’s love with children living in poverty and their families.

A group of girls stand in a classroom singing with their arms forming an "X" across their chests.

An Opportunity Changed Yamikani's Future

Orphaned as a young child in Malawi, Yamikani spent years simply trying to survive. He had no clear path forward and had stopped believing there was much of a future to dream about.

Then his local church connected him with a Compassion-supported vocational training opportunity. Yamikani chose plumbing — and discovered much more than a practical skill. He found confidence, hope and a new vision for what his life could become.

Your generosity can help more young people like Yamikani access opportunities to learn, develop their God-given potential and pursue futures filled with hope and purpose.