2022 Vocational Training for Families

In our year-end report, we wish to thank all of the supporters of programming and vocational training opportunities for youth. This has been a challenging year for youth, with the increased cost of living due to soaring inflation and gang violence in and surrounding the capital city of Port-au-Prince. At the same time, demand has never been higher for youth accessing vocational training.

With increasing economic challenges, there is more and more pressure on youth to be able to financially contribute to their families or to become self-sufficient. Vocational learning offers a relevant and timely appeal for youth: its connection to employment and earnings - and a learning environment that may be more inclusive and hands-on than a traditional, academic learning environment.

4 youth have completed a year of the vocational training programming. Youth have shared that having access to programming that focuses on building their skills has felt like a solution for them, during this trying period.

Numerous youth are now seeking access to the program, working with staff to do the initial first steps of launching their own career path. For example, during the orientation process, youth determine their goals and the right learning path for them to achieve their desired employment.

Staff have observed that youth with increased skills, connection to peers, identified goals and self-confidence may be more able to navigate challenges including peer pressure and community violence.

We thank our supporters for providing an empowering program for youth over this year of change and challenges within Haiti.