Faith Driven Investor
Episode 182 - Solving Joblessness | Creating Sustainable Jobs in Africa & Asia | FDI + SWGP Special
Oct 14, 2024
Keren Pybus, CEO of Ethical Apparel Africa, focuses on ethical jobs in West Africa, emphasizing that job creation fosters security and sustainability for families. Ronald Eshak, founder of Hacktivate, trains individuals in coding across Indonesia, showcasing innovative strategies to address joblessness. They discuss the shift from aid to trade in donor agencies, the essence of collaboration among competitors, and the power of faith-driven investing to transform lives and communities through job creation and upskilling.
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Quick takeaways
- Creating sustainable jobs directly impacts community stability and individual empowerment, fostering long-term security for families and improving mental health.
- Collaborative partnerships among social entrepreneurs, investors, and donor agencies are essential for effective job creation and tackling joblessness sustainably.
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Understanding Joblessness as a Complex Issue
Joblessness has far-reaching consequences that extend beyond the individual, impacting families and communities deeply. Unemployment can lead to mental health issues like increased stress and depression, along with negative effects on children's education and future job prospects. An example highlighted is the decline of Detroit, which faced significant population loss and high poverty rates after losing its thriving auto industry; this historical context illustrates the systemic implications of job loss on a community. Thus, addressing job creation is critical, as fostering employment not only aids individual workers but also revitalizes entire communities.
