Transitions:
Andean Youth Project
Our Transitions Project was developed to support school leavers from rural Andean communities. Read on to find out how its programmes help young people prepare to study after school, complete tertiary education and access fair employment.
188
young people with access to tertiary education
74
young people with professional qualifications
102
young women empowered to study after school
86%
Why is this
project needed?
Peru’s education system leaves many young people without the knowledge and skills they need to access tertiary education or decent work. As a result, over 70% of Peruvians work informally, meaning they are not protected by law, can’t access healthcare and pensions, and are often paid less.
The rural-urban divide in access to tertiary education is stark. In Cusco, 40% of urban residents study after school compared to 10% of rural residents. And this affects earning potential: those who continue to further education (non-university) earn 30% more on average than those who only complete secondary school, whilst university graduates earn at least double.
Impact
86%
of project finishers
are employed
83%
of employed young people work full time and earn at least minimum wage
+50%
of employed young people have formal contracts*
Figures based on young people who completed the project between 2022 and 2024.
* Peru’s national rate of formal employment is under 30%.
Our programmes
This project relies on three consecutive programmes
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1. THE PATHWAYS PROGRAMME
AGE AND STAGE: Young people (16-18 years) during last year of secondary school
FOCUS: Capacity building
ACTIVITIES:
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Vocational Orientation
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Comprehensive Sexuality Education
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Environmental Awareness
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Academic Reinforcement
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Psychological Support
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Personal Development
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Parental Involvement
MAIN OUTCOME: At least 80% of young people pass entrance exams and access further education.