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We are here today to reflect on the ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ we are implementing in Karamoja, focusing on youth empowerment through vocational education and skilling.
This initiative is critical, as Karamojaโs predominantly young population faces intersecting socioeconomic challenges, including unemployment
~ ๐๐จ๐ก๐ง ๐๐๐ค๐จ๐ก๐, ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐
#VESP
Charter Communications retweeted
๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ
The Frontier Project, launched in 2023, has already proven to be a game changer.
Through Memorandums of Understanding with local governments, we are fostering stronger collaboration and creating opportunities in trades such as plumbing, fabrication, tailoring, and more.
#VESP
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Todayโs workshop is a continuation of this journey an opportunity to validate our shared vision for vocational skilling and create a sustainable future for the youth of Karamoja. I thank all of you for your commitment and collaboration.
Together, we are empowering the next generation to lead meaningful, self-reliant lives.
Charter Communications retweeted
Through these efforts, we anticipate several outcomes.
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๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ, we aim to influence policy changes that address systemic barriers to education and employment in Karamoja.
๐๐๐๐จ๐ง๐, we seek to improve policy implementation practices, ensuring that government intentions translate into tangible benefits for the youth.
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๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ, we aspire to empower communities to actively participate in and benefit from these initiatives, fostering a sense of ownership and collective responsibility.
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Our approach to vocational education also emphasizes ๐ข๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐๐๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ณ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง.
By incorporating current technologies and enhancing training methodologies, we can equip the youth with skills that are not only relevant today but also adaptable to the future.
#VESP
The success of this initiative also hinges on ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ฒ ๐ซ๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐ฌ.
While there are policies supporting technical education, their implementation often falls short of government intentions.
Advocacy efforts are therefore essential to ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ฒ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฌ, improve implementation practices, and ensure that vocational training programs receive the funding and oversight they require
One such effort is our support for the upcoming ๐๐๐๐ก๐ง๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ, which aims to address these systemic challenges and provide a stronger framework for skills development.
#VESP
Charter Communications retweeted
These consultations revealed the gaps in existing programs and highlighted opportunities for improvement.
For instance, we learned that many training institutions lack systems to track the progress of their graduates, which limits their ability to refine their curricula and respond to market demands.
Additionally, there is a pressing need to strengthen the links between ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐จ๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐๐ฌ to ensure that the skills taught are directly applicable to employment opportunities.
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Charter Communications retweeted
One of the most critical insights from our engagement with young people in Karamoja is their desire for training programs that go beyond simply imparting skills to focus on ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ฌ๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฌ
This distinction is vital. While many have attended school, the absence of ๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ, ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ค๐๐ญ-๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ training leaves them ill-equipped for the workforce.
#VESP
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During his presentation at todayโs workshop, Mr. John Makoha, @FondazioneAVSI country representative, highlights the ongoing initiative in Karamojaโa region with a predominantly youthful population grappling with intersecting socioeconomic and mental health challenges.
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Charter Communications retweeted
#VESP is Empowering Karamoja Youth Through Skills Development
Did you know?
66% of Karamoja's population lives in income poverty.
75% experience food insecurity
90% of youth haven't completed primary school.
The Gap:
ยท Current training programs focus on skills, not employability.
ยท Lack of practical, market-oriented training.
ยท Limited links between training and local industries
Join @FondazioneAVSI Mission:
ยท Listen to youth and tailor training to local industries (agriculture, mining, animal health).
ยท Strengthen links between training and local businesses.
ยท Advocate for policy reforms
Support Policy Reforms:
ยท Technical Education Bill.
ยท Improved implementation practices.
ยท Funding and oversight for vocational training programs.
Take Action:
ยท Engage with local stakeholders.
ยท Provide practical, market-oriented training
ยท Strengthen links between training and local industries.
ยท Advocate for policy reforms.
Join @FondazioneAVSI to empower Karamoja youth with employable skills!
Charter Communications retweeted
The #VESP fully is dedicated to uplifting Karamojaโs youth by equipping them with practical skills such as metal fabrication, tailoring,hairdressing, motorcycle repair, animal health, to build the resilience, amd self-reliance.
This program has benefited over 3,500 youth.
Charter Communications retweeted
He adds while the region thrives on cattle keeping, mining, agriculture, and trade, unemployment remains a pressing issue with significant consequences.
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๐๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ค๐จ๐ฅ says the challenges facing Karamoja are as multifaceted as they are daunting.
This region is marked by ๐๐๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ๐ฌ, with 66% of the population living in ๐ข๐ง๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ฒ and 75% experiencing ๐๐จ๐จ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ.
#VESP
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What is @FondazioneAVSI
Itย is an international non-profit organization committed to promoting the dignity of the person through development and humanitarian projects in Uganda and around the world.
#VESP
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Happening today at @MestilHotel is the Vocational Education and Skilling Programme (VESP) Policy and Advocacy Strategy Validation Workshop.
The workshop today will focus on;-
โขReviewing the draft 2023โ2027 policy and advocacy strategy.
โขExchanging knowledge, insights, and best practices.
โขStrengthening collaboration and build impactful networks.
#VESP
Charter Communications retweeted
Taking place today at Mestil Hotel is the Validation Workshop for the Vocational Education and Skilling Programme Policy and Advocacy Strategy
This program is committed to empowering the youth of Karamoja by providing them with essential practical skills for their devt
#VESP
Charter Communications retweeted
The program focuses on equipping 3,500 youth with practical skills such as metal fabrication, tailoring, hairdressing, motorcycle repair etc.
These skills aim foster self-reliance, and promote sustainable livelihoods while addressing the unemployment rates in the region.
#VESP
Taking place today at Mestil Hotel is the Validation Workshop for the Vocational Education and Skilling Programme Policy and Advocacy Strategy
This program is committed to empowering the youth of Karamoja by providing them with essential practical skills for their devt
#VESP
Charter Communications retweeted
Expected Outcomes Of #VESP:
- More youth gainfully employed or self-employed, reducing unemployment and poverty.
- Strengthened vocational education frameworks that align with both local and national economic needs.
- A new generation of skilled workers ready to contribute to Uganda's economic growth.
Who Benefits of #VESP?
- Target: 3,500 vulnerable youths, with an equal split of gender (50% female)
- Age Group: 16-30 years, from the rural communities of Karamoja ๐ง
Key Objectives:
1. Skilling Youth: Providing practical, market-relevant skills to equip young people for employment or entrepreneurship.
2. Capacity Building: Enhancing the capabilities of Vocational Training Institutes to deliver quality education and training.
3. Policy Improvement: Working towards a more supportive Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) policy environment to ensure sustainability and relevance of vocational training.
Charter Communications retweeted
Todayโs workshop brings together key stakeholders, including representatives from @Educ_SportsUg, local government authorities, vocational training institutions, private sector partners, and youth from Karamoja. The goal is to review and refine the draft multi-year programme policy and advocacy strategy (2023โ2027).
This collaborative effort ensures an inclusive and impactful approach to advancing vocational education in the region.
#VESP
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๐๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ:
โ๏ธ 3,500 youth to benefit
โ๏ธ 4 technical institutes in Karamoja involved
โ๏ธ Practical skills for sustainable livelihoods
Todayโs workshop solidifies plans for transformative impact
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Happening Today
๐๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง & ๐๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ (VESP) is hosting a key Validation Workshop in Kampala
Stakeholders will refine the draft policy (2023-2027) to boost vocational training & youth empowerment in Karamoja
#VESP
Charter Communications retweeted
Happening Today
๐๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง & ๐๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ (VESP) is hosting a key Validation Workshop in Kampala
Stakeholders will refine the draft policy (2023-2027) to boost vocational training & youth empowerment in Karamoja
#VESP