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The graduates, from Aweil East and North Counties, received training in tailoring, hairdressing, carpentry, auto mechanics, and information technology.
The program is supported by German cooperation – BMZ and implemented by World Vision in Northern Bahr el Ghazal state.
Speaking at Friday’s graduation ceremony, Akoon Diing Angok, the state Minister of General Education and Instructions, congratulated the students and pledged continued government support for NGOs and international organizations operating in the state.
He also urged humanitarian agencies to increase their support for the Aweil community.
Paulino Akuei Athian, Executive Director of ACDF South Sudan, said the graduates received startup kits to help them launch their businesses.
“The students have learned the skills and are returning now; they are given various types of start-up kits. For example, hairdressing and car mechanic tools were given to everybody to help them establish their businesses,” Akuei noted.
He encouraged further funding to expand the program to other counties.
Angelo Uguak Aron, ACDF’s project manager, emphasized the importance of TVET for individual and family development, as well as economic growth.
“TVET is critical for accelerating and stimulating economic development. If you have talents, you may simply use them to improve your life and the lives of your family members, as well as contribute to economic development,” he stated.
Uguak announced that 100 students will be enrolled in 2025 and encouraged applications from both male and female students.
Joseph Tomboy Rebort, World Vision International Area Manager, said the BMZ project aims to build community resilience.
“Under [the] BMZ project we are looking at how we can improve [the] resilience of the community,” he clarified.
“Why we choose this TVET is because we want to transform the capacity of women and youth so that they can be able to engage in other income generating activities which make use of their skills,” Tomboy asserted.
He explained that income generation enables individuals to support their families. He added that while approximately 100 students enrolled, some dropped out due to personal issues.
