Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts’ Green StartUp Initiative is a program that aims to help young entrepreneurs and future leaders. It focuses on creating emerging business leaders, addressing environmental issues, and generating a proficient future workforce. This initiative has been implemented for over two decades and targets diverse youth demographics. It concentrates on capacity building and experiential learning for young people, while also supporting Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises. Through these initiatives, the DFFE has created temporary jobs for the youth and provided them with essential skills to tackle environmental challenges, transforming them into dynamic job creators.
