About Mesirat

The Mesirat Program is a groundbreaking initiative spearheaded by Gebeya, Mastercard Foundation and its consortium partners. The mission is to organize and transform Ethiopia's gig economy with a focus on youth employment. The program aims to enable 1,000,000 young people to secure dignified and fulfilling work and upskill another 2,000,000. A significant 80% of these program participants will be young women, and an additional 10% will be disadvantaged youth.
The program has been designed as a multi-phase initiative spanning five years. Its objective is to establish, assist, and foster 100 multi-sided Gig and Professional Marketplaces (GPMs) throughout Ethiopia.Composed of four key components—recruitment, vetting, upskilling, and gig matching—each GPM will have a minimum capacity of 10,000 freelancer-Gig workers.

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Mission | Vision | Values

Mission

To transform and empower Ethiopia's gig economy by facilitating dignified and fulfilling employment for 1,000,000 young individuals, upskilling an additional 2,000,000, and fostering the growth of 100 multi-sided Gig and Professional Marketplaces (GPMs), with a focus on inclusivity, innovation, and sustainable economic impact

Vision

To create a thriving and inclusive gig economy in Ethiopia where every young individual, especially women and disadvantaged youth, has access to dignified, fulfilling work opportunities and the skills necessary to thrive in the modern economy, thereby contributing to the nation’s sustainable economic growth and innovation.

Values

1. Inclusivity: Committed to empowering 80% women and 10% disadvantaged youth, ensuring equal opportunities for all.

2. Innovation: Driving economic growth through creative and sustainable solutions across thirteen key industries.
3. Empowerment: Providing comprehensive upskilling programs to enhance skills in soft skills, digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and more.

4. Collaboration: Partnering with key organizations to provide technology platforms, business modeling, legal advisory, and sales support.
5. Sustainability: Promoting long-term economic stability and growth through the support of GPMs and the gig economy.

Statement on Safeguarding

At Mesirat, we are committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all users of our website. We understand the importance of protecting the information that is shared with us, especially when it comes to the sensitive topic of women and youth employment in Ethiopia. 

To safeguard our users, we have implemented strict security protocols and procedures to ensure that all personal data is collected, stored, and used in accordance with the highest standards of privacy and data protection.

We also strive to create a culture of safety and respect on our website by providing tools and resources that enable users to report any inappropriate or harmful behavior. We take all reports seriously and will take action where necessary to protect the safety and wellbeing of our users.

Ultimately, our goal is to provide a safe and supportive online community where women and youth in Ethiopia can access important employment resources and information without fear of discrimination or harassment.

Meet Mesirat's Youth Advisory Group (M-YAG )

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