Alternative Education & Livelihoods
Some of the older children we support, identified through our sponsorship programme or throuh the afternoon programme, are supported to vocational training where they learn a specific skill and are prepared to work a specific trade or occupation.
Recently we have had young people attending courses in hairdressing, mechanics and catering.
Informal Education & skills training
For children who are too old to join the sponsorship programme (generally aged between 10 and 18) we offer an informal education and skills training. Each Tuesday-Friday afternoon, children are taught simple reading, writing, and maths as well as other topics.
These young people are also equipped with the knowledge to make candles, which are made to order on an individual basis.
Skills Support for productive livelihoods
We empower young people, parents and guardians with the education, skills and resources needed to take up productive livelihoods and employment opportunities within their own communities.
A large proportion of the slum’s community is illiterate and lacks professional skills. Most jobs available are in the informal sector which means casual or unreliable work, no job security and low pay.
Youth unemployment is also a big issue in Uganda with the unemployment rate for young people ages 15–24 at 83%.
To try and address this, we have launched several programs designed to give skills to the young people and caregivers of children on our programme. With caregivers we are primarily working with women as many of our families are female-headed households and women are more likely to spend their income on the basic needs of their family.
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We actively seek grants from a variety of sources to fund our programs and initiatives. We collaborate with local organizations, educational institutions, and faith-based groups to maximize our impact.