Skills training for 20 unskilled South African men

For some years now we have seen training as a vital but secondary objective of MSR. Our target for 2009 was to facilitate training for 1,000 members.

We managed to provide training for 760 members in the year. Much of the training was facilitated by MSR and funded by other parties. We have developed relationships over the years with Builders Warehouse (local builders merchant) and the expanded public works programme which contributed most of these training opportunities.

Our approach has helped thousands of people find work. We have brought dignity to the destitute, and our endeavours benefit more than just our members – they affect their families and dependents too.

• Project update 2009 (PDF)
  

Employment intermediation is a primary activity of Men at the Side of the Road.

Coupled with our training initiatives, we focus our energies on finding our members work. This has included creating an environment in which the general public can interact with our members and develop trust.

We are pleased to report a 60% increase in the number of work days achieved in 2008, and are confident of increasing that target during 2009.

All this success has been achieved on a less than 5% increase in the overall expenditure of MSR in the three years.

Thank you for your ongoing support and interest in Making South Africa Work.

You will find our 2009 newsletter attached for your convenience.

• MenAtWorkSummer09.pdf (PDF)