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Jofus, 27, made and sold chapatis at the local market but felt he could do more with his life. This led him to enrol in a metal fabrication and welding course at AVVIK and graduated in 2024.
Since then, he has established a small, but very successful, workshop in Karugutu where he produces high-quality products. AVVIK has also hired him to fabricate metal windows and doors for the new centre of excellence they are building with our support.
Due to his work being in such high demand, they have placed several students in his workshop to learn practical metalworking skills.
Jofus places high importance on saving money with the goal of building a house for his family. He wants to become a “big boss” in the community.
When he was asked “What advice would you give anyone who sells chapatis on the market?”
He answered:
“They should come to me and I will train them so that they can transform their lives.”
He is already a very successful artisan and we look forward to hearing more about his future accomplishments.
Muhindo Wisborn is a 20-year-old orphan and is being trained by Jofus. By acquiring a vocational skill he hopes to create new income opportunities for himself.
In addition to training, he receives lunch and a small percentage of profits from large jobs.
When Muhindo finishes his training, he hopes to be given the tools to start his own business.
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Phone Number: 01494 775220
Email Address: admin@workaid.org
Address:
The Old Boot Factory
71 Townsend Road
Chesham
Buckinghamshire
HP5 2AA
Registered Charity: 1041574
The Office
Monday – Friday
9:30am – 12:30pm
1:30pm – 4:30pm
Tool Donations
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9:30am – 12:30pm
1:30pm – 4:00pm
The Workaid Shop
Thursday, Friday & Saturday
10am – 4pm
The Hub
Monday & Tuesday
10am – 3pm
Phone Number: 01494 775220
Email Address: admin@workaid.org
Address:
The Old Boot Factory
71 Townsend Road
Chesham
Buckinghamshire
HP5 2AA
Registered Charity: 1041574
The Office
Monday – Friday
9:30am – 12:30pm
1:30pm – 4:30pm
The Workaid Shop
Thursday, Friday & Saturday
10am – 4pm
Tool Donations
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
9:30am – 12:30pm
1:30pm – 4:00pm
The Hub
Monday – Tuesday
10am – 3pm
Phone Number: 01494 775220
Email Address: admin@workaid.org
Address:
The Old Boot Factory
71 Townsend Road
Chesham
Buckinghamshire
HP5 2AA
Registered Charity: 1041574