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The goal of
the program is to equip trainees with the skills that are in
demand to improve their opportunities for employment in the
developing market economy. BRD completed vocational training to
vulnerable Afghans in welding, carpentry and tinsmith trades in
Kabul and Kandahar and will extend to include other marketable
trades.
Case Study: Mr. Rohullah
originates from the Nerkh District of Wardak Province. When he
returned from Pakistan after the war, his family had moved and
settled in Karta Naw, District of Kabul City.
Mr. Rohullah
had studied in different religious schools (Madrassa) in
Pakistan and Afghanistan. His dream is to acquire a trade so
that he can feed and improve the lives of his family.
Thus, when BRD and the Canadian International Development Fund/Canadian
Embassy launched a Carpentry, Welding and Tinsmith course in
Kabul, Mr. Rohullah enrolled for the course. He was accepted as
a trainee in the Carpentry course.
The course was for duration of six months, during which trainees
attend theoretical and practical classes. According to the
instructor, Mr. Rohullah was one of the best trainees in his
class. He was hardworking and eager to learn the trade. In
addition, he also motivated other trainees in the class to work
hard.
“I want to
learn the skills and complete the training. After completion of
the training, I plan to have my own workshop, where I can work
and earn money to feed my family and be independent,”
said Mr. Rohullah.
Mr. Rohullah
attended all classes with great interest and did not miss any
sessions, setting a good example for other trainees. In his
final course evaluation, he turned out to be one of the top
performers.
When Mr.
Rohullah was awarded the Certificate of Completion and a free
set of toolkit, he said: “I am extremely happy that I have finally achieved what I
wanted. I am confident that the skills I gained and the toolkit
that was awarded to me will enable me to achieve my goal of self
sufficiency and take part in the reconstruction of my country.
For this, I would like to thank BRD and Canada Fund for their
efforts and great support and also my instructor and all other
colleagues.”
On
graduating, he has been actively involved in promoting the trade
to his friends, in the hope that they will be able to improve
their household income and become self sufficient, just like
him.
Mr. Rohullah is currently working to establish his own private
enterprise - he is looking for a place suitable for a workshop.
At the same time, he has started his job as a carpenter with a
private building carpentry contractor and is now making doors
and windows in Kabul City. |
Vocational Training for Vulnerable
Afghans
