Sustainable development
Local business incubation
Sustainable development in the long term requires a healthy local economy. It is essential for the adult population to have jobs and improve their economic situation, but also for school kids to aspire to a better future in their village. The lack of infrastructure, skills and financial means in the village make it hard for the local population to start a business.
We work continuously with other NGOs to create new competences and give ownership to the local community by stimulating local initiatives, new ideas and knowledge transfer.
Here is how we contribute:
INFRASTRUCTURES
AND EQUIPMENT
SEWING COMPANY
CYBERCAFE
Vocational training
There is an enormous gap between the education children receive in school and the jobs they could find in the village. A survey conducted by a researcher of the Leibnitz University in 2017 came to the conclusion that most kids studying in Antintourne would leave the village after completing their studies due to the lack of opportunities. This was creating a difficult situation that was penalising the local companies, the children and their families.
We started a vocational training programme in 2018 to bridge the gap between two realities. This programme offers students an internship to work in one of the local companies. It is a great opportunity for the students graduating from secondary school who do not plan to go to university but wish to learn professional skills.
This programme has also proven to be very successful in promoting social cohesion by supporting emerging local companies and making people with different academic levels work together.
How we contribute:
SCHOOL TRAINING
SEWING TRAINING
