Educational Support, Entrepreneurship and Skills Development

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SRI acknowledges education as the most important tool for transforming societies. Within the rural setting in our operations, there are many families facing challenges to education such as lack of school fees or inaccessibility to affordable, quality education. Coupled with that is a high turnover of youthful school leavers and dropouts with no tangible life skills to sustain them in order that they can be productive members of society. This has often led to challenges in young people resorting to crime or alcohol and substance abuse, making them become a burden to society. 

Education support

We support our eight partner schools through;

  • Strengthen teaching and learning, school leadership, and management.
  • Equipment and facilities.
  • Scholarships and bursaries for needy students.
  • Community dialogues and other school projects.
  • Integrating ICTs in Education
  • Learning through Play 
  • Community library

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Skills Development

Most rural youths and women lack employable skills. In rural areas, only 5% of youths proceed to higher levels of learning. There are thus high dropout rates from formal learning. While we encourage and support formal education and training, we have to also equip youths and women, who opt not to continue with academic learning with technical and vocational skills to enhance their employability. We have established workshops for skills training and adopted accredited Competency-Based Curricula (CBC) approved by the Technical, Vocational Education, and Training Authority (TVET). SRI offers training on:

The following trainings are offered through the SRI Vocational Training Centre which was registered in 2020.

Carpentry and Joinery

 

SRI’s Carpentry and Joinery program equips youth and community members with practical woodworking skills for self-employment and income generation. Participants receive hands-on training in furniture making, wood finishing, tool handling, and workshop safety. The program promotes craftsmanship, entrepreneurship, and sustainable livelihoods through market-oriented vocational training opportunities.

 

Tailoring

 

The Tailoring program provides learners with practical skills in garment design, sewing, pattern making, fabric selection, and clothing repair. Through hands-on training and mentorship, participants gain competencies required for employment or self-employment. The initiative empowers individuals to establish tailoring businesses and contribute to local economic development.

 

ICT training

 

The ICT Training program equips learners with essential digital skills required in education, employment, and entrepreneurship. Participants receive training in computer operations, internet use, digital communication, office applications, and online opportunities. The program strengthens digital literacy, enhances employability, and bridges the technology gap within underserved communities.

Organic Agriculture

 

SRI promotes organic agriculture as a sustainable approach to food production and environmental conservation. Participants learn organic farming techniques, soil management, compost preparation, pest control, and climate-smart agricultural practices. The program enhances food security, improves household nutrition, increases income opportunities, and promotes environmentally responsible farming methods.

 

Skills and Acceleration Projects

 

Skills and Acceleration Projects provide practical training, mentorship, and resource support to help individuals transform acquired skills into sustainable livelihoods. Through innovation, entrepreneurship, and market linkage opportunities, participants gain experience in developing products and services, strengthening economic resilience, creating employment opportunities, and fostering long-term community development.

We have achieved the following;

  • Supported 23 students in the scholarship program. 4 students from the program are currently in University.
  • Registered with TVET and CDAC
  • Established skills workshop for carpentry and tailoring
  • Developed approved training programs for carpentry, joinery, and tailoring.
  • Acquired state-of-the-art carpentry and tailoring equipment.
  • Trained 25 youth in carpentry
  • Trained 20 women in tailoring
  • Held 9 ICT training sessions.
  • Established an operational community library with 1500 books.
  • Registered 42 community members as library users.

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