LOCATION: BWEYALE, UGANDA
IMPACT AREA: VOCATIONAL TRAINING
Who We Help
The vocational training programme is available at no cost to both the refugee population and local Ugandans in the surrounding community. The programme offers four vocational tracks. Each programme is designed to prepare graduates with skills that allow them to be employed by others or pursue entrepreneurial dreams. The settlement, managed by UNHCR (United Nations Refugee Agency) can accommodate up to 100,000 refugees. UNHCR estimates that South Sudanese comprise most of the population. Because the continual influx of refugees into Uganda creates pressure and competition for scarce resources including job training, the WCF vocational programmes also serve the local community.
Empowering People to Become Self-sufficient
Generous supporters like you have made it possible to provide:
HAIR DRESSING AND BEAUTY THERAPY VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMME
BUILDING AND CONCRETE VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMME
CARPENTRY AND JOINERY VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMME
TAILORING AND GARMENT CUTTING VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMME
TRAINING MATERIALS FOR STUDENTS IN EACH COURSE
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES FOR STUDENTS IN EACH COURSE
MAINTENANCE OF CLASSROOMS, DEDICATED TEACHING SPACES AND GROUNDS
STAFF SALARIES
PROPER INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR TEACHERS
FEES FOR NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITIES
CAREER GUIDANCE
Building self-esteem and creating opportunities
Refugees discover hope
“Vocational training is critical. People here need a chance to learn new skills so they can gain financial independence and pull themselves out of poverty.”
– Charles Lwanga, WCF LIAISON FOR UGANDA PROGRAMMES
