Promotion of dual training
Lebanon To reduce the migration tendency of young Lebanese, the Institute of Management and Services (IMS) has launched an employability project for young women in the tourismand hospitality sector. The organization is motivated to integrate dual vocational training into its hotel operations. To be able to professionally train the learners who are doing an internship there, the staff receives in-depth training. Thanks to the theoretical and practical skills acquired within their dual training, the trainees are more attractive to the companies on the labour market and can better integrate into their working life. Training and counselling in Lebanon are also provided by a staff member of the Swiss competence centre “Desk Hospitality”. Local partner: Institute of Management and Services (IMS) MORE PROJECTS Basic medical care for islanders Greece, Medical assistance Home for people with disabilities India, Medical assistance Medical care at Monkole Hospital Democratic Republic of the Congo, Medical assistance Early childhood education training for cognitive disabilities Colombia, Medical assistance Job application workshop for youth with handicap Switzerland, Professional formation Education for socially disadvantaged women India, Professional formation MORE PROJECTS
Implementation of the dual education system
Kenya Within the project “Kibondeni”, courses on the topic of “Organization of service processes in the hotel and catering sector” are offered to support the teachers at vocational schools with the necessary skills to conduct practical training in this sector. The trainers supply the young people with theoretical as well as practical knowledge that qualifies them for their field and enables them to develop their entrepreneurial ideas. The aim is to implement the dual education system. This includes the combination of theoretical modules and practical teaching phases in the company. The process of change to the dual system in Kenya is accompanied by a specialist from the Swiss competence centre “Desk Hospitality”. The main beneficiaries of the “Kibondeni” school are girls from very poor families. With the help of the professional training and the diploma they have acquired, their chances on the labour market increase. Successful employment improves the lives of the students and their families who receive financial support from their daughters. The project “Kibondeni” was initiated by members of Opus Dei. Local partner: Kianda Foundation MORE PROJECTS School education for socially disadvantaged children (Ceres) Madagascar, School education Scholarships for children from low-income families Peru, Argentina, El Salvador, Guatemala, School education Integration of former child soldiers into society Colombia, School education Saberes Colombia, School education Higher education for socially disadvantaged youth (Sesame) Madagascar, School education Micro Enterprise Development for Women Philippines, School education MORE PROJECTS
Education for socially disadvantaged women
India In many regions of India, even in the 21st century, women cannot work without permission from their husband or father. Education and training are out of reach for many girls. However, the women concerned feel the need to earn their own living in order to contribute to the family’s income. The training centre “Kamalini” pursues the goal of providing vocational training to women from poor backgrounds. In New Delhi, the project offers both adolescent girls and women a basic school education as well as vocational qualifications in textile processing, information technology, gastronomy and housekeeping. In addition, they can take part in English courses, personality and job application training. The beneficiaries are very happy to take advantage of the courses and are grateful for this training which qualifies them for the labour market. Local partner: Educational & Development Initiatives (EDI) MORE PROJECTS Basic medical care for islanders Greece, Medical assistance Home for people with disabilities India, Medical assistance Medical care at Monkole Hospital Democratic Republic of the Congo, Medical assistance Early childhood education training for cognitive disabilities Colombia, Medical assistance Job application workshop for youth with handicap Switzerland, Professional formation Promotion of dual training Lebanon, Professional formation MORE PROJECTS
Professional training for young mothers
Venezuela In the communities of Baruta and El Hatillo in Venezuela, the number of young mothers is particularly high. Their daily lives are characterized by very limited financial resources. This project helps to improve their living situation through vocational training, for example to become a hairdresser, beautician or baker. In this way, the young women not only increase their knowledge and skills but also have the chance to find a job with a secure income. The professional perspectives also increase the self-confidence of the young women who can look to the future with more optimism. Local partner: Salud y familia MORE PROJECTS The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query. MORE PROJECTS
Training as an entrepreneur in the banana sector
Peru Many families in Peru devote themselves primarily to banana cultivation. This project was set up to familiarize them with new technologies for the efficient processing of their surplus produce and to strengthen their business management skills. Young people between the ages of 18 and 25 with low levels of education received training in the professional drying of bananas using new technologies. This modern process makes it possible to sell second- and third-grade bananas in a different way. Apart from the practical part of the training, the curriculum also includes business management, financial and administrative management, accounting, marketing, hygiene standards as well as the development of soft skills. With this knowledge, the young people assume responsibility for the production of dried fruit in a newly established company. In order to successfully master their new responsibilities, they received support in the initial phase. The program has the goal of providing the most vulnerable population groups in the Peruvian Amazon with career prospects, as there are few high-quality jobs locally. The economic growth of the forward-looking company will create new employment opportunities, helping another 1,000 local families to find work and earn an income. The project also supports sustainable entrepreneurship, as the technological solution provides added value to the products. Local partner: Fundación Codespa MORE PROJECTS Basic medical care for islanders Greece, Medical assistance Home for people with disabilities India, Medical assistance Medical care at Monkole Hospital Democratic Republic of the Congo, Medical assistance Early childhood education training for cognitive disabilities Colombia, Medical assistance Job application workshop for youth with handicap Switzerland, Professional formation Education for socially disadvantaged women India, Professional formation MORE PROJECTS
Training in agriculture
Colombia The economy of the Antioquia region in Colombia generates income through the cultivation and sale of various products, such as coffee and citrus fruits. Livestock farming is also an important source of income for the six million inhabitants. Due to the great poverty, young people in particular see illegal trade as their only way of securing a livelihood. In order to offer these youth a meaningful alternative occupation and future prospects, as well as to strengthen the general offering of the agricultural sector, this project provides training in the field of agriculture and animal husbandry. The program combines theoretical and practical studies. The technical training lasts one year and includes, for instance, courses such as “Agricultural Production Techniques” or “Horse Breeding Techniques”. If the training requires learning a new technology, for example, in the field of “Technology of ecological production in agriculture”, the theoretical phase is 18 months and the practical is six months. Particularly for the practical part of the training, the agricultural school “La Sandalia” is constantly trying to expand its collaboration with local companies so that it can offer the students a wide range of technical and technological internship opportunities. Local partner: Corporación Urrea Arbeláez MORE PROJECTS Basic medical care for islanders Greece, Medical assistance Home for people with disabilities India, Medical assistance Medical care at Monkole Hospital Democratic Republic of the Congo, Medical assistance Early childhood education training for cognitive disabilities Colombia, Medical assistance Job application workshop for youth with handicap Switzerland, Professional formation Education for socially disadvantaged women India, Professional formation MORE PROJECTS
Job application workshop for youth with handicap
Switzerland With the job application workshop, the Appisberg Competence Centre supports physically and mentally handicapped young people in their professional integration into the primary labor market. The goal is to increase their chances of becoming skilled workers so that they can shape their future with financial independence. Through group and individual coaching, participants are prepared for all steps of the job application process. They receive professional help in preparing their application documents and preparing for job interviews. The focus is either on obtaining an internship during the training program at Appisberg, a contract to complete the training started there at an external company or a permanent position in the field of the training completed. Participant feedback on the application workshop program is unanimously positive. After the job application training, they feel better prepared for an interview and can better assess both their competencies and their development potential. They also find it easier to identify their strengths and weaknesses. More than 50 percent were invited to an interview after participating in the job application workshop. Almost half of them were permanently employed. Local partner: Appisberg MORE PROJECTS School education for socially disadvantaged children (Ceres) School education for socially disadvantaged children (Ceres) Madagascar, School education Scholarships for children from low-income families Scholarships for children from low-income families Peru, Argentina, El Salvador, Guatemala, School education Integration of former child soldiers into society Integration of former child soldiers into society Colombia, School education Saberes Saberes Colombia, School education Higher education for socially disadvantaged youth (Sesame) Higher education for socially disadvantaged youth (Sesame) Madagascar, School education Micro Enterprise Development for Women Micro Enterprise Development for Women Philippines, School education MORE PROJECTS
