# Youth leadership and training initiatives in Peru and ECU

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/youth-leadership-and-training-initiatives-in-peru-and-ecu
> Updated: 2026-09-16T00:33:24.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Youth leadership and training initiatives are expanding across Peru and Ecuador. In Peru, the CADE Escolar program, co-organized by IPAE Acción Empresarial, has moved from regional sessions in Arequipa to a larger national event in Lima involving 550 high school students. These programs focus on leadership, entrepreneurship, and active citizenship.

Simultaneously, in Ecuador, the PoliScout Group has launched its 2026-2027 training period in Riobamba. This initiative, conducted under an agreement between the Association of Scouts of Ecuador and the Ministry of Education, provides high school students with practical teamwork and first aid training to fulfill educational requirements.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: Youth leadership and training programs launch in Peru and Ecuador

Youth leadership programs are expanding in South America, with CADE Escolar 2026 launching in Peru and PoliScout starting new training sessions for students in Riobamba, Ecuador.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/youth-leadership-and-training-programs-launch-in-peru-and-ecuador

### 2026-09-05: Arequipa youth face leadership training amid rising unemployment

Arequipa is hosting the CADE Escolar leadership program for students, even as regional youth unemployment reaches 10.7% due to low investment and skills mismatches.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arequipa-youth-face-leadership-training-amid-rising-unemployment

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