As a part of its comprehensive strategic philanthropy program, ACF funds a number of initiatives, geared towards rural youth.  

Business Internship Program

This program engages teenagers from rural areas in traineeship experiences that emphasize the “learning by doing” philosophy.  Every year the group of teenagers participates in monthly business internships at the businesses of ACF borrowers. ACF provides teenagers with lunch and transportation allowances and also organizes pre-internship “on job safety” course.      

Scholarship Program

         This program aims to improve access to education in rural areas by providing financial support to rural teenagers to get vocational education.  ACF has designed an annual competition for its scholarships.  The scholarship covers tuition fees, textbooks as well as housing at select colleges.

Leisure Activity Program

In addition, ACF organizes a number of leisure activities for rural youth in an effort to engage them creatively. For example, ecological actions, sport competitions, etc.