Women's empowerment
Vocational training
Skills training in trades that pay: tailoring, hairdressing, solar, catering.
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Objective for the 2026 funding round
Train 150 young women in a trade such as tailoring, hairdressing, catering or solar repair, and help them into work.
Who it reaches: Young women who left school early and have no way to earn.
Target$49,174
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From $60: a month of training for one young woman.
The need
Young women who left school early have few ways to earn. A recognised trade certificate and a starter kit open the door to steady income.
Why give to this cause
- A practical skill is a lifelong source of income.
- Training includes childcare support, so young mothers can attend.
- We track how many graduates are earning six months later.
What your gift does
- $60a month of training for one young woman
- $200a sewing machine or hairdressing starter kit
- $900a full six-month course with certification and kit
Where your donation goes
The planned budget for this cause. Every quarter, the field report shows what was actually spent against each line.
- Training coursesSix- to nine-month courses with qualified instructors.40%$80 of $200
- Tools and starter kitsA sewing machine, salon kit or toolbox for every graduate.25%$50 of $200
- Childcare and transportSo young mothers can attend.12%$24 of $200
- Job placementApprenticeships and links to employers.13%$26 of $200
- Monitoring and reportingEmployment and income six months after graduating.10%$20 of $200
How we do it
- 1
Courses are chosen based on local job demand.
- 2
Trainees attend accredited centres and sit recognised exams.
- 3
Childcare is provided so young mothers can attend.
- 4
Graduates get a starter kit and are followed for six months.
The impact your gift will have
- Women gain a recognised trade and earn their own income.
- Young mothers can support their children independently.
- Graduates often go on to employ or train others.
What we measure and report
Targets for the 2026 funding round. Results against each one are published in the quarterly field report sent to every donor to this cause.
| Measure | Target |
|---|---|
| Women trained | 150 |
| Certification pass rate | 85% |
| Graduates earning within 6 months | 75% |
| Trainees who are young mothers | 40% |
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- $60a month of training for one young woman
- $200a sewing machine or hairdressing starter kit
- $900a full six-month course with certification and kit
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