In the UK, 1 in 6 workers experience depression, anxiety or stress-related problems, and 30% of the workforce will be formally diagnosed with a mental health condition during their lifetime. The jarring effects of COVID-19 have displaced the ‘norm’ of working life and brought long-overdue attention to mental health. In the coming months, people will continue to face serious…
In Nigeria, 55% of the youth population is either underemployed or unemployed, in large part due to a mismatch between the job market and the skills youth are trained in. Practical, digital, and entrepreneurial skills that would better prepare youth for future (self-)employment are all lacking in the current education system. In fact, Nigerian graduates…
Long-term unemployment is set to rise significantly in the UK in the post-COVID period. This has serious consequences. The long-term unemployed – those who’ve been out of work for more than six months – tend to have lower overall well-being, be in poorer health, and earn less once they find jobs. Communities with high levels…
SPRING is a business accelerator programme that supports fledgling enterprises to create products and services that will help adolescent girls generate income through safe sources; enjoy greater safety and well-being; remain in school and/or continue learning; and increase their savings. Funded by DFID, USAID, and DFAT, SPRING contributes to girls’ empowerment by helping businesses explore,…
Women in Pakistan are traditionally responsible for providing for their families, often with meagre resources. They are “invisible” actors when it comes to economic activity, existing outside of the formal economy in what is a predominantly patriarchal society – particularly in rural areas, where many women are confined to their homes. Studies have shown that…
