When Young People Work, Children Thrive (2026) - Save the Children’s Resource Centre

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Briefs, Fact Sheets and BrochuresWhen Young People Work, Children Thrive (2026)Publication year: 
2026
English
Format: 
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Publisher: 
Save the Children US
This one page document shares quotes and findings from a recent qualitiative study in South Africa exploring the impact of youth employment on household outcomes, for households with children 0-10 years old. The study found that youth employment functioned as a protective household resource, improving day-to-day stability and leading to stronger households, children eating better, and children attending school.
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When Young People Work, Children Thrive (2026)
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Publisher
Save the Children US
Content type
Briefs, Fact Sheets and Brochures
Country
South Africa
Region
Southern Africa
Topics
Adolescent Skills for Successful Transitions, Basic Education, Child Health, Food Security and Livelihoods, Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition
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Keywords
YouthYouth Economic OpportunitiesYouth employmentYouth Livelihoods
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