 | Unemployment, underemployment, a lack of economic opportunities, a lack of basic education and training, and the absence of social safety nets are at the core of poverty. Developing productive employment and entrepreneurship opportunities is essential to reduce poverty, achieve sustainable economic and social development, and build income security — especially for women, people with disabilities, youth, and the extremely poor. |
Almost 211 million people were unemployed globally in 2024 compared to 192 million in 2019. Rotary’s priority programming: Our members are likely to succeed in service projects that address: Access to sustainable employment, Entrepreneurship and sustainable business opportunities and Food and resilient agriculture.
