Adult Skills

Teaching marketable skills to teenagers and adults

Project Code:

FUNDING NEEDED

Raised: $200 Goal: $2858
Support_this_project

Project Vitals

Name:
Adult Skills
Location:
Meheba Refugee Settlement, Zambia
Category:
Education
Budget:
$2858 (see details)
Goal:
To expand opportunities for adult literacy and learning through courses in computer technology, English and musical instruments.

With the knowledge that their future prospects hinge upon their level of skill and education, many refugee teenagers and adults actively seek out opportunities to advanced themselves while in the camp. Led by a multi-talented refugee staff, the Meheba Adult Skills project is the only service in Meheba Refugee Settlement that specifically targets the needs of adult advancement. The programs offered at this center include instruction in computer technology, English language education, and music theory and practice. These classes exist to enable adults to be productive during their time in exile and successfully prepare themselves for integration into the workforce.

View Full Project Proposal →

Questions? Comments? Want to stay informed? Subscribe to this project's blog

Project Supporters

885afff69f46aeaa34719440c9ea0890
nnpptt
Donations: $10.00
Pendersen_pic_large
Annelisa
Donations: $20.00
You_image_150
Unregistered user
Donations: $40.00
You_image_150
Unregistered user
Donations: $25.00
You_image_150
Unregistered user
Donations: $25.00
You_image_150
Unregistered user
Donations: $30.00
You_image_150
Unregistered user
Donations: $50.00
Adult Skills - October 2008
November 20, 2008
Adult Skills- September 2008
October 15, 2008
Adult Skills- August 2008
September 8, 2008
Adult Skills - June 2008
July 25, 2008
By Jessica Cirone and Tristan Foley
Adult Skills - April 2008
May 29, 2008
By Tristan Foley