Vocational Training for Young People
One of the major challenges faced by young people in rural India is the lack of skills training, which often leads them to migrate to cities. Unfortunately, many of these individuals end up on the streets, either begging or becoming victims of forced labor or exploitation.
The vocational training project has two key aims:
- To provide practical skills training and funding for young people to establish their own micro-businesses that meet local community needs.
- To reduce the number of young people migrating to cities, helping sustain their local communities while also supporting their families.
Abbey Solutions has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years from foundations in Asia and Europe to keep this program running, benefiting thousands of young people over the past decade.
Eradicating Child Labour in Andhra Pradesh
Abbey Solutions successfully raised funds from The Kadoorie Foundation in Hong Kong to support an ambitious program that helps hundreds of children escape the horrors of child labour each year.
This program targets both children currently working and those at risk of being trafficked into child labour.
Key components of the program include:
- Prevention and rehabilitation efforts
- Development of people’s organizations (POs)
- Strengthening school infrastructures
ASSIST India serves as an excellent example of a local NGO empowering communities, helping families become self-sufficient, and promoting resilience and sustainability in villages.
For further details please contact joanna at abbeysolutions.co.uk
