Gov’t partnership with UNICEF to equip youths with employability skills
By Solomon Lubambula
The Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development, in collaboration with UNICEF has launched the ‘FunDoo webinar series’ aimed at addressing the evolving demands of the job market by equipping young people with the skills and knowledge necessary for successful employment.
This is prompted by today’s fast-changing digital economy, where both soft and hard skills are critical for career success.
The FunDoo platform, which is free and downloadable is designed to prepare the young people for opportunities and enable them offer solutions to the challenges in an ever-evolving world.
Franco Tollea, the Commissioner Youth and Children Affairs at the Ministry of Gender highlights that through the 6-months webinar series young people will gain access to these critical soft skills that will set them apart in the job market.
“While technical competencies provide the foundation for job performance, soft skills such as communication, adaptability, Teamwork and problem-solving are essential for collaboration and innovation in this ever-changing inter-connected world.”- Tollea noted
Susan Serumaga, the Technology for Development Officer at UNICEF, describes FunDoo as a skilling platform that empowers young people with practical skills to help them thrive and succeed in today’s dynamic environment.
Serumaga explains that the FunDoo webinar learning series will create a platform to discuss best practices, share resources, and explore strategies for empowering youth with these vital skills.
“the free webinars will increase awareness of essential Skills and equip participants with a clear understanding of the 21st-century skills required to thrive in the modern job market”-Sserumaga stressed
Ayebare Denise, a student testifies that ‘FunDoo’ has enabled her to identify her strengths and weakness and in turn focus on climate action as she pursues her law degree at Makerere University Kampala.
Ayebare added that ‘FunDoo’ has taught her to relate with people strategically while acquiring 21st century skills.
“I found my passion in climate action through FunDoo which enabled me to identify my strengths and weaknesses’’-Ayebare said
The FunDoo webinars starting this March to August 2025 to be hosted at every end of month, are targeting at reaching at least one million young people both in and out of school.
Sserumaga clarified that to participate, a person simply has to sign up by texting ‘FunDoo’ to SMS 8500 or WhatsApp 0709 168 500
