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Green Bridge Partnership - A new approach to migration and development!
Is migration the only solution? The Green Bridge Partnership (GBPEA) program shows that there is another way! The aim is to support education and entrepreneurship so that young people in Africa have real development opportunities in their countries.
What is the other solution?
The GBPEA program focuses on education and business development to improve quality of life and curb migration.
Offers:
Creating partnerships between schools and companies Distance learning and the use of virtual reality
Double degrees and professional internships
Online mentoring with experts Support for investors and start-ups.
Republic of Senegal
Within the framework of the UFP GREEN BRIDGE PARTNERSHIP (GBPEA) program, we actively collaborate with partners in Senegal and support education, entrepreneurship and sustainable development. Our goal is to create viable alternatives to illegal migration by investing in local communities and young people.
🇸🇳 Senegal – a country of possibilities
Senegal is a dynamically developing West African country with a population of over 18 million, an average age of 19 years and a wealth of natural resources such as:
Phosphorites,
Gold,
Oil and gas,
Fish and minerals.
The most important export destinations are: France, China, EU, USA, India, Morocco, Netherlands and Nigeria.
🎯 Our activities in Senegal
Together with local partners and our program ambassador in Senegal, we are implementing a number of initiatives:
Educational and business platform for young people.
Mentoring programs and internships with the participation of European experts.
Collaboration with investors to finance local projects.
Distance learning with modern technologies, including VR.
Double degree and international exchange programs.
Dien
Ambasador of Senegal
Ethiopia
UFPS Green Bridge Partnership – Ethiopia
Under the UFPS Green Bridge Partnership for Europe and Africa (GBPEA), we are collaborating with Ethiopian educators, entrepreneurs, and community organizations to strengthen technical education, ignite agritech innovation, and promote green entrepreneurship. By leveraging Ethiopia’s youthful population and rich agricultural heritage, we aim to create sustainable local opportunities from the ground up.
Why Ethiopia? A Nation of Potential
Key Facts
Population: ~123 million
Median Age: 19.5 years
Nominal GDP: ~USD 163.7 billion
Real GDP Growth: 6.5% (World Bank, 2023)
Top 5 Export Destinations (2023):
Germany
Saudi Arabia
United States
Netherlands
United Arab Emirates
Strategic Natural Resources:
Coffee
Gold
Platinum group metals
Potash
Hydropower
Fertile arable land
Our Planned Activities in Ethiopia
Together with local partners and our appointed program ambassador in Ethiopia, we are implementing initiatives that blend education, business, and community empowerment:
Youth Empowerment Platform
Creating a national educational and entrepreneurial platform for young people.European Mentorship Programs
Connecting Ethiopian youth with experienced mentors from across Europe.Double-Degree & Exchange Opportunities
Facilitating academic partnerships and exchange programs between Ethiopian and European universities.Community Capacity Building
Delivering targeted training—particularly for women—in leadership, finance, and sustainable business practices.
Our Vision for Impact
Through focused education, global collaboration, and community development—especially for women—the GBPEA program aims to unlock long-term, sustainable growth. In Ethiopia, we are turning potential into progress by building opportunities at home, in partnership with those who know the land best.
Together, we prove that local solutions can drive global change.
India
Tansania
Brasilien
