Kasambila Skilling Center sets off in high gear
A total of 310 youth and mothers in kasambila, Kamuli district in Busoga sub-region, Uganda have registered for training programs at the newly established DLLN-Uganda skilling center at Kasambila health center.
They will be equipped with various vocational skills in Tailoring, Hairdressing and Craft artisan.This training not only gives many more young people an alternative pathway to education, but also provides them with opportunity to develope skills to reach their full potential.
By acquiring marketable skills in hairdressing, Tailoring and craft artisan, the youth can secure employment or even establish their own businesses. This will provide employment opportunities, reduce poverty and support the livelihoods of many more people in their communities.
The skilling program is implemented by DLLN-Uganda and aims at increasing gainful employment of vulnerable youth, with a 80% representation of females aged 16–30 from the rural communities of kamuli and Buyende districts.