Empleando Futuros FY21 Quarter One Report, October-December 2020

The project, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), began on June 30, 2016, and is scheduled to end on August 2021. The project's primary objective is to increase income-generating opportunities for youth who are at risk of being perpetrators as well as victims of violence. The project focuses on strengthening comprehensive workforce readiness services, including job linkages and self-employment opportunities. To achieve this goal, the project has established partnerships with various stakeholders, including the Honduran Ministry of Labor and Social Security, the National Employment Service Office, and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tegucigalpa. During the October-December 2020 quarter, the project made significant progress in implementing its activities. The project's team submitted deliverables, including progress reports and financial information, as required by the contract. The project also collaborated with other USAID activities, such as the Violence Involved Persons Risk Diagnostic (VIP-RA) and the Workforce Development (WFD) Activity. The project's monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system was also implemented during this quarter. The M&E system includes performance monitoring, data quality and verification, and contributions to the project. The project's team also conducted a data quality diagnostic (DQA) to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data collected. In terms of financial information, the project's cash flow chart and budget details were submitted as required by the contract. The project also reported on its subaward details, including the amount of funds allocated to subcontractors. The project's branding, communication, and dissemination activities were also implemented during this quarter. The project's team developed key communication activities, including social media campaigns and press releases, to promote the project's objectives and achievements. The project's sustainability and exit strategy were also discussed during this quarter. The project's team identified potential risks and challenges that may affect the project's sustainability and developed strategies to mitigate these risks. Overall, the Empleando Futuros project made significant progress in implementing its activities during the October-December 2020 quarter. The project's team demonstrated a strong commitment to achieving the project's objectives and ensuring the sustainability of the project's outcomes. The project's geographic coverage includes six cities in Honduras: Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, Tela, Choloma, La Ceiba, and Villanueva. The project's reporting period is from October 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020. The project's prime implementer is Banyan Global, and the subcontractor is Education Development Center. The project's key achievements during this quarter include the submission of deliverables, progress in implementing activities, and the establishment of partnerships with various stakeholders. The project's team also conducted a data quality diagnostic and implemented the project's M&E system. The project's challenges and lessons learned during this quarter include the need to improve communication and collaboration with stakeholders, the need to address data quality issues, and the need to develop strategies to mitigate potential risks and challenges. The project's planned activities for the next quarter include the continuation of implementing activities, the submission of deliverables, and the monitoring and evaluation of the project's progress. The project's team will also continue to collaborate with other USAID activities and stakeholders to ensure the project's sustainability and effectiveness. The project's financial information, including the cash flow chart and budget details, will be submitted as required by the contract. The project's team will also report on its subaward details and ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data collected. The project's branding, communication, and dissemination activities will continue to be implemented, including social media campaigns and press releases. The project's team will also continue to develop strategies to promote the project's objectives and achievements. The project's sustainability and exit strategy will be continued to be discussed and developed, including the identification of potential risks and challenges and the development of strategies to mitigate these risks.