The awarded list of the Fourth Call of Global Solicitation on Best Poverty Reduction Practices was released to the public on November 1^st. The “Develop Youth in Trouble to Realize SDG8 Decent Work -- China Foundation for Rural Development ‘Nepalese Youth Occupational Training’ Project Case” submitted by China Foundation for Rural Development (original China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation) is awarded Best Poverty Reduction Case and to be selected into the Global Poverty Reduction Online Knowledge Sharing Database initiated by South-South Cooperation Poverty Reduction Knowledge Sharing Website.

The representative of China Foundation for Rural Development received the certificate (first row, first from right)

Introduction of awarded case: Nepalese Youth Occupational Training Program:

In terms of the social problems of high unemployment rate, flow of labor forces overseas etc. and Nepalese Youth’s dilemma of having no livelihood for lack of vocational skills, which causes the social problems, China Foundation for Rural Development designed the Nepalese Youth Occupational Training Program. It provides occupational training courses in shortage locally and opportunities to take the occupational certificate examination to help them develop a skill to gain domestic employment opportunities by training certificate, improve their life conditions and promote the economic development and country construction in Nepal at the same time. At present, the program has been conducted in Nepal for 4 years. Under the financial support of Laoniu Brother & Sister Foundation and Enlai Foundation, it has benefited 7 administrative districts in 3 provinces in Nepal and provided occupational training for 400 youths in hardship who aspire to engage in technical work to help them be self-reliant.

The scene of pipeline technique training supported by Laoniu Brother & Sister Foundation

The scene of vegetable-planting training supported by Enlai Foundation

A trainee got the National Skill Certificate by Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT)

Story of beneficiary: Nepalese Youth Occupational Training Program helps Dilip become self-reliant

Beneficiary Dilip and study scene

Dilip is a 23-year-old Nepalese youth and from Chitwan area in the south. After graduation from primary school, he cannot continue his study for poverty in the family and did farm work at home with his mother later. They lived a tough life. In 2021, Dilip saw the admission notice in the newspaper. At once, he submitted the application excitedly and passed the test to be a student. In September of the same year, Dilip passed the exam and got the National Skill Certificate by CTEVT.

Dilip said that three months of high-intensity training not only let him gain electrician skills but arouse his career interests, which helped him build confidence. In his spare time, his neighbors often invited him to install the circuits and soon his community cannot go without him. At first, he earned only 1000 rupees (about $7) per time but now he has his own small appliance store and undertakes the community house wiring and power maintenance work. He has already earned more than 2000 rupees (about $15) per door-to-door service. The new job gives his family a good expectation and everyone is happy.

Dilip remembered when he visited the Pokhara International Airport under construction during his training and the management and technology of China-invested enterprise left a deep impression on him. He still hopes to find a job in a Chinese company in the future to improve himself faster. It is his biggest desire to learn Chinese technology and experience to build up his country.

“Really thanks for the program that helps me learn skills and be self-reliant. I hope that in the future, there could be advanced training courses in program so that I have the opportunity to develop my skills further.” In return visits, many youths like Dilip all expected.

Background of the solicitation activity

The Global Solicitation on Best Poverty Reduction Practices is jointly initiated by International Poverty Reduction Center in China, China Internet Information Center, the World Bank, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, International Fund for Agricultural Development, World Food Programme and Asian Development Bank. It solicitates original excellent poverty reduction practices from both organizations and individuals around the world who care about the poverty alleviation problem. It aims at sharing and promoting the successful poverty reduction experience of countries through cases. Several international projects by China Foundation for Rural Development are awarded Best Poverty Reduction Case, including Smiling Children, Panda Pack, African Water Cellar, International Bicycle, Nepalese Youth Occupational Training, etc.

Certificate of Best Poverty Reduction Case Award for Smiling Children Program

Certificate of Best Poverty Reduction Case Award for Panda Pack Project

Certificate of Best Poverty Reduction Case Award for International Bicycle Program

Certificate of Best Poverty Reduction Case Award for African Water Cellar Program

Certificate of Best Poverty Reduction Case Award for Nepalese Youth Occupational Training Program