Empowering Women and Youth with TVET Skills for a Brighter Future
Candlelight has launched a transformative program to empower 150 participants, particularly women and youth from disadvantaged backgrounds in urban and peri-urban areas of Togdheer Region. This initiative offers valuable technical and vocational training in fields such as plumbing, tailoring/garment production, and electrical installation/maintenance.
In Phase One, 75 participants will undergo training over a period of six months (November 2024 – May 2025). The program combines practical technical skills with business development training, including entrepreneurship and financial literacy.
Upon completion, graduates will receive:
Certification
Toolkits
Startup capital
Ongoing mentorship
This program aims to:
Enhance income levels and create job opportunities
Empower women in male-dominated fields
Contribute to community development
Align with national TVET strategies and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on poverty reduction and decent work
By emphasizing sustainability, Candlelight is fostering resilience and creating new economic opportunities for marginalized groups in Somaliland.
These photos show tailoring trainees during their practical sessions.
