On 1st of October 2015, Graduation Ceremony for 30 trainees from Togdheer and Maroodjijeex regions was held at Candlelight meeting hall in Burao. 20 of the trainees were male and were taught on masonry skill where the other 10 were female and were taught on pasty skill. Trainees were chosen from ten different villages in Togdheer and Maroodijeex namely: Dhagaxdheer, Sibidhley, Yucubyabooh, Gudubi, Dhoqoshay, Dheryaley, Duruqsi , Haji Salah, BaliAbane and Gunburaha. Trainees was not only provided to training but also Candlelight paid their DSA and accommodation during the training and finally startup capital and working tools were distributed to them.
The main objective of the project was to improve the livelihood of Women and youths in the target villages, which are the marginalized groups through skill development, supporting the market oriented trades involved by women and youths. Duration of the training was two months and the project is funded by Oxfam Novib.
| Graduation ceremony for youth skills trainees in Burao, Togdheer region |
| Distribution of tool kits and certificates for youth skills trainees with Candlelight Officers and Regional Education Officer in Burao, Togdheer region |
