#SDGAction31410
#SDGAction31410
Multiannual program for sustainable growth, decent jobs and entrepreneurship for vulnerable youth including refugees in the Netherlands
Description/achievement of initiative

Buzinezzclub's goal is to assist at least 3,500 youngsters (including refugees) before 2022 to leave unemployment to live independently and happliy. Their dream is the goal: buzinezzclub offers youth professional support and volunteer coaching. Our organisation's work is 100% 'paid by performance' through Social Impact Bonds, so the success of members is Buzinezzclub's success. When a member/participant is no longer dependent on social security funding, Buzinezzclub saves the government funding. Part of these savings are returned to our organisations to continue the activities and to help more members.

Implementation methodologies

Youngsters become member for life at the Buzinezzclub. This ensures the multi-annual support towards their dream jobs and prevents them from getting stuck in temporary jobs.  Buzinezzclub delivers the support through professional trainers, volunteer coaches and continuous online support. In 2018 the organization was active in 7 locations in four cities. Buzinezzclub has managed to help 73% of multi-problem youngsters in Rotterdam out of welfare support, and only 14% of the youth returned (based on a Research by Deloitte). Our results are monitored by several independent assessors from the business field and academias.

Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer

Coordination mechanisms/governance structure

Partner(s)

Buzinezzclub; City of Rotterdam; City of Eindhoven; City of Utrecht
Progress reports
Goal 8
12 / 2021
3,500 young people trained in relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, ICT skills and soft skills
Staff / Technical expertise
Other, please specify
Knowledge on setting up Social Impact Bonds, a tripartite partnership between governments, investors and social enterprises.

Basic information
Time-frame: 2016-09-01 - 2021-12-31
Partners
Buzinezzclub; City of Rotterdam; City of Eindhoven; City of Utrecht
Countries
Contact information
Leo van Loon, CEO, leo@buzinezzclub.nl
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