Nicola Sullivan

The US Department of Labor has announced funding of $10m (£6m) for a project that addresses exploitative child labour in Ethiopia.

Bids for the funding can be made by commercial, international, educational or non-profit organisation(s), including any faith-based, community-based or public international organisations.

The project must meet the following criteria:

• Provide services to youth ages 14 to 17 to help prevent and reduce their involvement in hazardous and exploitative labour situations

• Help youth to develop the marketable skills needed to secure decent work that is appropriate for their age

• Promote education and vocational training opportunities for youth

• Seek to enhance livelihoods and access to social protection programmes for youth and their households

• Support and encourage youth to take on leadership roles in their communities.