SOYEE Hub: Where Young Rwandans Build Skills, Launch Careers, and Achieve Economic Independence
Skills and Opportunities for Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship
SOYEE stands for Skills and Opportunities for Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship.
Dream Village’s SOYEE Hubs are community-based training centers where young people gain practical skills, business knowledge, and access to income opportunities.
Delivered in partnership with Plan International Rwanda, SOYEE is designed to move young people from unemployment to sustainable livelihoods.
What is a SOYEE Hub?
A 6-month pathway from training to income.
A SOYEE Hub is an intensive, structured program that combines:
– Hands-on vocational training
– Business and financial education
– Startup support
– Ongoing mentorship
Participants do not just learn. They graduate ready to earn.
From Training to Income
Each participant follows a clear pathway:
1. Skills training in a chosen trade
2. Business planning and financial literacy
3. Startup kit distribution
4. Mentorship and alumni support
This ensures that every graduate has the tools and support to succeed.
Where We Work
Bugesera Hub
Skills: Welding, tailoring, fashion design
Launched: January 2025
Gatsibo Hub
Skills: Multiple trades
Launch: July 2025
SOYEE Hubs are designed to expand into additional districts, bringing skills training closer to communities.
Skills That Match Market Demand
All training is aligned with local market demand, ensuring graduates can generate income immediately.
Welding
Metal fabrication, construction work, and repair services.
Tailoring and Fashion Design
Garment production, pattern making, and fashion entrepreneurship.
Carpentry
Furniture making, wood finishing, and construction support.
Electronics
Device repair, electrical systems, and solar installation.
Driving & Road Safety Training
Driving skills, road safety education, and vehicle operation training.
More Than a Training Center
SOYEE is not just vocational training. It is a complete ecosystem.
– Training + tools + mentorship
– Skills + business knowledge
– Individual growth + peer support
This integrated approach ensures sustainable outcomes, not short-term training results.
Early Results
Proof that the model works.
– 35 young people trained
– 60% female participation
– 100% received startup kits
– Graduation ceremony held June 2025
Delivered in Partnership
SOYEE is implemented in partnership with Plan International Rwanda, supporting expansion and ensuring quality delivery.
Part of a Larger Empowerment System
SOYEE Hubs are part of Dream Village’s broader youth empowerment strategy.
They connect with:
This ensures that young people receive holistic support.
A Scalable Model for Youth Employment in Rwanda
SOYEE is designed to scale across districts, reaching more young people and addressing unemployment at a national level.
With the right investment, this model can expand to become a leading youth employment solution in Rwanda.
