SHOE MAKER EMPLOYE’S OTHER YOUTH’S IN HIS WORKSHOP

SHOE MAKER EMPLOYE’S OTHER YOUTH’S IN HIS WORKSHOP

By Charlotte Taremwa (CEGED)
The disabled were not left out in the West Nile youth exhibition that was organized by YES project as Eric from Nebbi shared with us.  Despite dropping out of school at primary level, he did not give up on life. He was sponsored to train in shoe making in Kampala.
After he was given minimum business capital top up to start his business. He is happy to be a boss now as he has employed other youths in his Exodus Shoe Makers Workshop based in Nebbi.

Erick advises that "..... fellow disabled youth should not to look at begging on the streets as the only way for survival they should reach out to able people and NGOs like CEGED, AFARD, SNV, TECHNOSERVE, ACAV, Self Help Africa who can teach them home made businesses such as farming, Art and Craft, candles, liquid soap, baking among others." 
Gratitude goes to our funders who are dedicated to uplift the West Nile region and the future of Uganda's young generation. As CEGED we will continue to strive for economic empowerment and development for Ugandans. 


Pictures taken by Charlotte Taremwa (CEGED)


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

CiVoRiDe PROJECT TIMELY FOR HUMAN AND LAND RIGHTS IN KOBOKO-WEST NILE REGION

Image
(Photo  taken By Charlotte Taremwa CEGED) By Charlotte Taremwa (CEGED) Center for Governance and economic Development (CEGED) in partnership with Rural Initiative for community Empowerment (RICE) West Nile, two sub-Regional organizations are to implement a 24 months project entitled Citizens Voice for Economic Rights and Development (CiVoRiDe) in the districts of Arua, Koboko and Nebbi. CiVoRiDe project has been conceived to address the economic marginalization and imbalances of the voiceless youth, People With Disabilities (PWDs),   Adolescent mothers and women sexual minorities who are excluded from economic development equation in Uganda by bringing them to the decision making table and their voices heard. Statistics show that although Uganda has posted an economic growth, in particular, of the 89% population employed in the Agricultural sector, where majority of youth and women are engaged largely in subsistence activities are faced with peculiar constraints th
Read more

ARUA YOUTH TAKES MARKETING TO THE INTERNET

Image
By Charlotte Taremwa. (CEGED) Inspirations from culture, nature and the pearl of Africa have made self employment a source of livelihood for many youth who are engaged in Art and craft, textile designs from the famous African Print known as “Kitengye” a mong other businesses like carpentry, tailoring, saloon, restaurants, car & motorcycle garages and many more. The three years of YES project have helped to empower youth with knowledge on entrepreneurship, internship and apprenticeship programs so as to create employment opportunities and more so reduce poverty that is caused by unemployment. Aziku Sharon is the founder and manager of AZISHA’s Art and Crafts spot (ACCS) in Arua Municipality. She was excited for such an opportunity as it was her first time to take part in an exhibition. Credit goes to  YES project and partners SNV, CEGED, AFARD and other CBO's that are empowering the youth in west Nile. She has a Facebook page and a WatsApp number for customer
Read more

Welcome to the Centre for Governance and Economic Development, West Nile , Uganda !

We are CEGED. The Centre for Governance and Economic Development which is a non-profit organization started in 2009 in Uganda, largely working in West Nile. Our work is focused on good governance and accountability, community development, (sustainable agriculture, youth skilling), Water/ Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and renewable energy. We aim at creating responsible and accountable local governments, and economically and socially empowered citizens and communities. We work in partnership with local governments, the private sector, civil society and local communities to promote good governance, service delivery and upward and downward accountability and transparency of local governments. Our community development work targets rural communities, youth and women to create sustainable livelihoods and employment. We seek to improve agricultural productivity in a sustainable manner, enhance agricultural market linkages and value chain development initiatives thus enhancing food secur
Read more