This document highlights initiatives aimed at strengthening the education of out-of-school and out-of-school young Africans. The document stresses the importance of functional literacy, life skills and pre-vocational skills for the social and economic integration of young people. It presents various good practices, including the use of gender-sensitive pedagogies, improving access to science, mathematics and technology for girls, and empowering women through literacy in local languages.

Among the initiatives, the Reinforcement of the Teaching of Mathematics, Science and Technology (PREMST) project aims to increase girls' participation in these subjects. The Association for the Promotion of Non-Formal Education in Burkina Faso (APENF-BF) stands out for its literacy program, which integrates the development of income-generating activities.

The document also recommends synergies of action and consultation forums for youth education, such as the “Défi-jeunes Adultes” program in Mali. Finally, it emphasizes the promotion of a literate environment in rural areas, as illustrated by the Tin Tua association in Burkina Faso, which develops literature in national languages and supports local development projects.