Female youth in Kyarusozi Sub-County are being skilled at St. John Bosco Vocation Institute, Kyenjojo district, with funding from Welthungerhilfe WHH and BMZ.
Skill up! program phase 2 is being implemented by Joint Effort to Save the Environment- JESE. 5 out of the 22 youths enrolled in the program are females who, in one way or another, had lost hope.
Coming from vulnerable homesteads, the young ladies shared how being in the tailoring program has renewed their hope, encouraging them to be intentional while the opportunity lasts.
Not everyone gets a chance to be part of the program, as evidenced by the number of people enrolled. The process is competitive, and they consider themselves lucky.
While interacting with the youth undertaking the tailoring trade, they shared their situation before and after. This clearly portrayed the change created in their lives since the program started.
“I was digging in the village before hearing about the opportunity. Now I am here learning so many life-changing lessons.” Shared Nyangwega.
“We have been able to sell some of our products like dresses, skirts, and uniforms.” Shared Noeline.
“At the beginning of the program, I did not know anything. With the practical skills acquired, I can run the machine,” Shared Moureen
“The leadership skills helped me gain confidence, and I now express myself better. Said Kenyange.
Their testimonies are indicative of the changes made since the program’s inception. To add value, the program incorporates life skills like Business planning, self-awareness, Life planning, and family planning, as shared by the participants.
The sales made are used to improve their living conditions, provide basic needs, and a percentage is ploughed back into buying materials.
