The Borse Yacinthe Foundation, led by its president-founder Borse Yacinthe, has continued its efforts to enhance the employability of young people in the Moyen-Chari region. On October 24, 2026, the foundation held a ceremony at its headquarters in Sarh's 5th arrondissement, where 65 participants received certificates after completing a three-day training program. The program, which ran from October 9 to 11, 2026, covered various topics, including oratory art, community-based protection, and psychosocial support.
The training program focused on seven key areas: oratory art, community-based protection, management of gender-based violence cases, mental health and psychosocial support, child protection in emergency situations, community mobilization, and accountability to affected individuals. The foundation's initiative aims to equip young people with practical skills to enhance their employability and contribute to Chad's development. Borse Yacinthe emphasized that the certificates are only a starting point and encouraged the beneficiaries to apply their new skills in real-life situations.
Borse Yacinthe shared his personal story, which inspired him to establish the foundation. He recounted his own educational journey in Sarh, marked by difficulties, and later in Abéché, where he witnessed the impact of limited financial resources on the future of many young people. He noted that some of his friends resorted to substance abuse, sexual vagabondage, theft, and juvenile delinquency due to lack of opportunities. The foundation's initiative seeks to address these challenges by providing training and promoting self-employment.
The "One Young Person, One Training" program aims to train 600 people in the Moyen-Chari province. The first batch of 65 beneficiaries from Sarh, Kyabé, and Korbol have received their certificates. The program's success relies on the availability of practical training opportunities and job prospects. The beneficiaries have requested more practical training sessions, citing areas such as electromechanics, wood and metal carpentry, and solar panel installation.
The ceremony was attended by parents of the beneficiaries and several guests. Borse Yacinthe appealed to the Chadian government and technical and financial partners to support the initiative, which focuses on empowering young people and promoting self-employment. He acknowledged that establishing the foundation was not easy, citing discouragement and criticism from those who thought he was too young to embark on such a project.
The beneficiaries expressed gratitude to the foundation and requested continued support, including financial assistance, to help them implement their projects and develop income-generating activities. The foundation's efforts aim to contribute to Chad's development by enhancing the skills and employability of young people. The next steps for the beneficiaries will be crucial in determining the program's long-term impact.
The Borse Yacinthe Foundation's initiative is a step towards addressing the challenges faced by young people in Chad, particularly in the Moyen-Chari region. With the support of the government and partners, the foundation can expand its reach and provide more opportunities for young people to acquire skills and become self-employed.
Key points
- The Borse Yacinthe Foundation has launched the "One Young Person, One Training" initiative to provide training and promote self-employment among young people in Chad.
- The foundation has awarded certificates to 65 young people in Sarh who completed a three-day training program covering topics such as oratory art, community-based protection, and psychosocial support.
- The program aims to train 600 people in the Moyen-Chari province and provide them with practical skills to enhance their employability and contribute to Chad's development.
