Empowering young people in Africa through vocational training

We believe that young people across Africa are at the forefront of shaping the continent’s future, and the demand for practical vocational skills training has never been greater.

We play an important role in this growth by partnering with like-minded African organisations including secondary schools, vocational training centres, community-based organisations, and artisan groups to deliver high-quality vocational training opportunities. A key priority for us in the years ahead is expanding access to training and employment for young women.

Alongside providing equipment, we support comprehensive technical training, including how to repair and service complex items such as sewing and knitting machines, enabling skills to be passed on within local communities.

This investment in vocational training creates skilled employment opportunities for young people, helping them build livelihoods and a means to support their families.

We also send unrefurbished tools and equipment to selected partners, where young technicians refurbish them locally.

As an organisation, listening and learning is at the heart of all we do. We monitor and evaluate all our work and that of our partners in Africa. This ensures we continue to make informed decisions about where to place our resources in order to achieve a greater impact.