Pay for Zenia's Vocational Training

A microproject by Retrak America
Play Video
Pay for Zenia's Vocational Training
Pay for Zenia's Vocational Training
Pay for Zenia's Vocational Training

Summary

Not long ago, Zenia was living on the streets of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Now, thanks to Retrak, she's enrolled in a vocational training program in that will enable her to earn a living and once again be a part of the community.

$2,850
total raised
2
donors
0
monthly donors
10
years

Challenge

Over 75% of street children at Retrak Ethiopia identified poverty and lack of education as two of the reasons they came to the streets. However, as poverty pushes youth to the street, a stronger economic environment can pull them back off the street. Retrak provides street children with education, training and financial support to lift them out of poverty and build better lives.

Solution

The overall aim of the Vocational Training Program is to enable older children to meet their basic needs and gain the education or vocational skills to prepare them for future employment and for independent living as healthy, active and empowered citizens. Retrak covers the costs of all classes, equipment, accommodation and daily living expenses.Once they complete their training Retrak will help each child develop an exit strategy and give them practical help in finding work.

Long-Term Impact

Children who participate in Retrak's Vocational Training Program learn valuable skills that enable them to move away from the streets and become self-supporting members of the community, benefitting not only themselves, but their families and the wider community.

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).

Resources

Organization Information

Retrak America

Location: Washington, DC - USA
Website:
Retrak America
Joan Townsend
Project Leader:
Joan Townsend
US Country Director
Washington , DC United States

Funded Project!

Combined with other sources of funding, this project raised enough money to fund the outlined activities and is no longer accepting donations.
   

Still want to help?

Find another project in Ethiopia or in Education that needs your help.
Find a Project

Learn more about GlobalGiving

Teenage Science Students
Vetting +
Due Diligence

Snorkeler
Our
Impact

Woman Holding a Gift Card
Give
Gift Cards

Young Girl with a Bicycle
GlobalGiving
Guarantee

Get incredible stories, promotions, and matching offers in your inbox

WARNING: Javascript is currently disabled or is not available in your browser. GlobalGiving makes extensive use of Javascript and will not function properly with Javascript disabled. Please enable Javascript and refresh this page.