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Vocational training for women

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Addis Ababa - Vocational training

Project goals

Poor and often single mothers receive vocational training as domestic workers. Afterwards, they earn a better income, can live independently and care for their children.

Projektkarte Addis Abeba

Project information

  • Target group: Mothers, young women
  • Region: Addis Ababa (capital)
  • Partner: AGOCHA (formerly AGOHELMA)
  • Duration: Ongoing: Two six-month training courses per year

 

Measures

  • Selection: In consultation with local authorities and neighborhood groups, particularly poor women are identified.
  • Training: The women receive six months of training as cooks and domestic workers. The curriculum includes traditional and international cuisine, housekeeping, infant care, and childcare.
  • Networking: We help graduates find a job quickly after their training by leveraging our contacts with previous course participants and employers.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

With the 2030 Agenda, the United Nations formulated 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These goals provide a roadmap for the future, enabling a life of dignity while simultaneously preserving our natural resources. This project contributes to achieving the following goals:

All Sustainable Development Goals to which we contribute

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