To improve and secure livelihoods by increasing household incomes of war-affected children, their caregivers, and other vulnerable families Vocational Training Program A 1-year program that trains girls in income generating activities such as knitting, tailoring, baking, catering, and hand-made jewelry. To date, 150 girls have been trained and have received capital to start small-scale businesses.
Catering takes place at Mega Ber Restaurant administered by Aya Dorothy and Oyela Alice. Mega Ber, meaning Good Mother in Luo (the language of the Acholi people) opened in 2006. It has a lot of local customers who enjoy the friendly atmosphere and the delicious food! Aya
Dorothy,22, and Oyela Alice, 20, were the best students in CCF’s first class of
trainees. They now administer Mega Ber Restaurant and train 50 girls each
month. They hope to open their own restaurant one day.
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Women selling vegetables in the local market of an IDP camp in Pader. They were able to buy the vegetables thanks to a grant from CCF. Income Generating Activities Program CCF provides business management training and startup grants and/or capital for families to start a small business in their communities. Some families trade tomatoes, eggplant, fish, peanuts, and eggs, while others rear goats, chickens, and cows.
Vulnerable households living below the poverty line who are headed by a single parent and/or an elderly couple with several children. Some of these families are the parents/guardians of the girls in Pader Girls' Academy to encourage (rather than discourage) girls to attend school. Many families feel girls must take care of their babies and help the family with chores instead of attending school.
To date, 300 households have been assisted. The majority of the families have been able to save money and provide basic needs for their children. |
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