Overview

This project will provide training in sewing and joinery for 30 young participants living with disabilities from very poor families. It will provide training for young people to learn a skill enabling them to support themselves financially and participate in a society where disability means rejection at every social level. It will also teach good social interaction skills. The two-year program will consist of skills and business training together with a reintegration kit for each graduate. This includes materials needed to continue their trade.

Why support this

This project will provide training in sewing and joinery for 30 young participants living with disabilities from very poor families. It will provide training for young people to learn a skill enabling them to support themselves financially and participate in a society where disability means rejection at every social level. It will also teach good social interaction skills. The two-year program will consist of skills and business training together with a reintegration kit for each graduate. This includes materials needed to continue their trade.

Budget

$32,000 for a 1 yr project.

Expected Life Change

• Reduced begging and a means to support themselves
• Development of self-esteem, confidence and dignity to work with others and in a community
• Improved health due to better food security
• Increase in school/education attendance leading to skill development