Making Cents International

Making Cents International Making Cents International (www.makingcents.com) is a dynamic social enterprise that has been increa Making Cents is based in Washington, D.C.

Making Cents is known as a source of high quality technical services, and a thought leader in the economic growth arena. Our training, technical assistance, and knowledge management activities consistently improve the ability of target populations—especially youth, women, smallholder farmers, and vulnerable populations—to begin and grow businesses, participate in profitable value chains, access fi

nance, and obtain meaningful work. Our services are based on an appreciation of client assets and market needs, local capacity building, and a desire to achieve greater sustainable results. Our success is grounded on core competencies that focus on innovation, quality, teamwork, communication, leadership, and knowledge management. and currently has a network of associates and consultants around the world. We have provided specialized technical assistance and curricula in over 50 countries in Africa, Asia, the Americas and Caribbean, Europe, and the Middle East.

Providing governments with revenue to fight crime reduces incentives for emigration. Preliminary research indicates that...
02/06/2025

Providing governments with revenue to fight crime reduces incentives for emigration. Preliminary research indicates that approximately 3,000 Guatemalan victims of violence against women (VAW) considered migrating to the United States to escape the violence. Further research is needed to understand how measures to prevent and address VAW shape migration decisions. In LEAD’s first year, Making Cents supported an analysis for USAID Missions in Guatemala, Haiti, the Kyrgyz Republic, Senegal, West Bank/Gaza, and Zambia, researching various forms of VAW. The goal is to establish regional technical assistance hubs and promote the utilization of existing tools and resources. Learn more: https://ow.ly/nr9k50USEMT

Making Cents supported USAID’s Task Order to advance stability in LAC by supporting stronger governance, democratic pr...
02/03/2025

Making Cents supported USAID’s Task Order to advance stability in LAC by supporting stronger governance, democratic practices and values, and safer communities for citizens. Under this Task Order, we developed a cross-sectoral assessment to provide USAID/Dominican Republic with ideas and recommendations to more meaningfully engage with the private sector, national, and local government to support youth services. Closer relationships with the U.S. lead to more jobs and higher growth in LAC countries, reducing incentives for emigration and providing governments with revenue to fight crime and invest at home. https://ow.ly/ijaQ50USEwf

We celebrate through positive youth development. Our mission is to promote by providing young people with the tools ...
01/24/2025

We celebrate through positive youth development. Our mission is to promote by providing young people with the tools they need to succeed. Through partnerships with local organizations, we design interventions and deliver services that help youth obtain meaningful work, engage in value chains, access finance, and become leaders in their communities.

Making Cents serves as a advisor on the Horticulture Learning Lab, advocating for the meaningful participation of yout...
01/16/2025

Making Cents serves as a advisor on the Horticulture Learning Lab, advocating for the meaningful participation of youth in solving the globes food security challenges. We are thrilled to see so many projects put youth at the forefront of their quest for solutions. Learn more about Feed the Future’s work with youth: https://ow.ly/usws50UHG5X

As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on a year of impactful work and meaningful partnerships. At Making Cents, we will c...
01/01/2025

As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on a year of impactful work and meaningful partnerships. At Making Cents, we will continue to partner with local organizations to support social and economic ecosystems where all individuals and groups can thrive and live fulfilling lives. We are excited about the opportunities that 2025 will bring. Wishing you all a prosperous and fulfilling New Year!

Supported by Making Cents, the and projects highlight the critical role of personalized support in entrepreneurship ...
12/23/2024

Supported by Making Cents, the and projects highlight the critical role of personalized support in entrepreneurship development. By recognizing that each business operates in a unique context and tailoring guidance accordingly, both projects were able to support businesses in achieving notable outcomes. Key principles, such as resource investment and flexibility, provide a valuable framework for future initiatives to drive meaningful, lasting change for entrepreneurs. Read on: https://ow.ly/iRVE50Uv8sH

Sr. Director for Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment, Muthoni Kamuyu-Ojuolo, attended the SVRI Forum in Cape Town. T...
12/11/2024

Sr. Director for Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment, Muthoni Kamuyu-Ojuolo, attended the SVRI Forum in Cape Town. Technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) was a key topic. Power inequalities are evident in all societal interactions, especially on social media. Let's consider actions for equitable norms. Read on: https://ow.ly/lGk450UoGGX

When shift toward balanced power dynamics and , communities can transform into safe and healthy environments! CARE-GB...
12/10/2024

When shift toward balanced power dynamics and , communities can transform into safe and healthy environments! CARE-GBV's how-to note helps teams identify and explore social norms for programming. https://ow.ly/V1GE50Ul7Ee

We are excited to announce that Making Cents’ YEO 2030 Program Manager, Vicky Aridi, will speak at COP-16 on December 7,...
12/06/2024

We are excited to announce that Making Cents’ YEO 2030 Program Manager, Vicky Aridi, will speak at COP-16 on December 7, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She will share insights from this year’s and our work at two key events:

1. Decent Youth Employment: Hosted by ILO, UNCCD, and UNEP and featuring speakers from the Government of Germany, African Development Bank, UNEP, ILO, and the private sector.
2. Job Creation: Youth at the Forefront of Green Solutions: Hosted by the Youth Employment Funders Group and UNEP, with young entrepreneurs; UNEP's Youth, Education, and Advocacy Unit; and representatives from the Youth Employment Funders Group and ILO.

We look forward to engaging with global leaders and innovators in employment and sustainable development.

The USAID Gender Activity developed a suite of knowledge products to strengthen USAID’s collective prevention and resp...
12/06/2024

The USAID Gender Activity developed a suite of knowledge products to strengthen USAID’s collective prevention and response in development programming. These resources support users in applying comprehensive approaches to address GBV. https://bit.ly/49FXaYK

We are looking back at the power of volunteering for building resilience. If the COVID-19 pandemic taught us anything, i...
12/05/2024

We are looking back at the power of volunteering for building resilience. If the COVID-19 pandemic taught us anything, it was how important community is in our daily lives, especially during times of crises. Youth volunteers came out in force to spread information about healthy behavior and practices, combat the proliferation of online misinformation, and organize themselves to reach the most isolated and marginalized community groups. Volunteer Services Overseas (VSO) partnered with YP2LE for an exclusive webinar to unpack their research findings on the effect of the pandemic on youth's personal journeys and to better understand their motivations and the factors that enabled their proactive responses. A much-watch for volunteer and advocacy organizations: https://youtu.be/420bVKhISJE?si=flUThd_sKu4kxdW-

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