LOCATION: BWEYALE, UGANDA
IMPACT AREA: VOCATIONAL TRAINING
Who We Help
The vocational training program is available at no cost to both the refugee population and local Ugandans in the surrounding community. The program offers four vocational tracks. Each program 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 programs 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 PROGRAM
BUILDING AND CONCRETE VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM
CARPENTRY AND JOINERY VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM
TAILORING AND GARMENT CUTTING VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM
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 PROGRAMS
