Program Launch: Empowering Youth Through Skills Centrum Rwenzori

Project Overview

Skills Centrum Rwenzori is a dynamic vocational training initiative designed to empower youth in underserved communities through hands-on skills development and entrepreneurship training.

This project aims to directly benefit 200 young individuals from marginalized backgrounds by equipping them with in-demand skills such as carpentry, tailoring, and agribusiness. Through vocational education and mentorship, participants gain tools to build sustainable livelihoods. This program integrates practical training with business mentorship, and the initiative creates long-term, scalable change that responds directly to local market needs.

Mission

Skills Centrum Rwenzori is in alignment with The Giving Exchange’s mission to support self-sustaining projects with lasting impact. This initiative aims to:

●      Train and equip youth with practical, employable vocational skills
●      Promote entrepreneurship and self-employment
●      Increase household income and reduce unemployment
●      Build community resilience through economic participation
●      Establish a sustainable, replicable model for vocational education

Project Measurements

Skills Centrum Rwenzori will be monitored through key performance indicators and regular impact reporting.

Key Indicators of Success:

●      Number of youth completing the training program
●      Percentage of graduates securing jobs or starting businesses
●      Monthly revenue generated from program-related activities
●      Number of community outreach and engagement events
●      Measurable increase in post-training income for participants