Youth Mechanics Training

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Youth Empowerment

By donating, you are helping us provide technical skills, tools, and job opportunities for the Ugandan youth and Refugee communities.

Youth Mechanics Training : On-Going Project.

Raised 55%

In partnership with Yuvraj International (U) Ltd TVS, we have equipped up to 6,000 youths, 70% females, today with hands-on skills in motorcycle mechanics, thereby addressing the pressing issue of youth unemployment in Uganda.

With approximately 12,000 motorcycles sold in Uganda each month, the demand for skilled mechanics to handle repairs, maintenance, and spare parts supply continues to grow. This has created countless opportunities for the young people that we have trained.

The training is a 4 (four) months short course integrating both theoretical and practical lessons.

Through our Local Garage partnerships, our trainees are able to complete apprenticeships where each garage hosts at least 6 (six) interns at a time. Allowing all participants to work alongside experienced mechanics, for real-world experience and confidence needed to thrive in a technical workplace.

Our support doesn’t end with training. To ensure their success, every graduate is equipped with a professional toolkit and connected to a job placement, empowering them to start work immediately and thus, paving the way for long-term self-sufficiency.

Project Objectives.

To provide Technical and Vocational Training Programs for the Refugees and Local Youth in Kanungu and Kisoro, with a mastery in mechanics.
To create sustainable livelihoods by connecting skilled youth with job placements, entrepreneurial support and access to resources.
To promote the inclusion of Refugees in community activities, fostering social cohesion and collaboration with local populations.
To help refugees join community activities and build strong connections with local people.

What we have been able to do.

Since the project’s launch in January 2022, we have made noteworthy progress:

We have successfully trained 6,000 youth, equipping them with essential skills in motorcycle mechanics. Impressively, 70% of the participants have been female, breaking gender barriers in a traditionally male-dominated field.
Expanded the project to 33 additional Ugandan towns, including training the local communities and refugees in Kisoro and Kanungu District.
Partnered with 1,000 local garages across Uganda, each hosting up to six trainees, providing real, practical on the job work experience.
Equipped every graduate with a professional toolkit, enabling them to start their own ventures or secure employment.
Established connections between graduates and local businesses, ensuring job placements.
Increased the availability of skilled motorcycle mechanics, enhancing access to affordable and reliable repair services within communities.
Fostered inclusion by creating opportunities for women in technical fields, contributing to gender equity.

These achievements demonstrate the program’s transformative impact on reducing youth unemployment, fostering self-reliance, and supporting the economic stability of communities across Uganda.

How to support the Youth Mechanics.

We have an ambitious vision for the project’s future. But with your support, we can make it happen for the younger generation. Here’s how you can get involved;

1. Advocate and Raise Awareness.

Share our story, connect us with potential donors or corporate sponsors, or simply help us spread the word about the impact we are making.

2. Donate Tools and Equipment.

We rely on donations of toolkits and equipment to ensure that our graduates are well-equipped to start their own motorcycle repair businesses. Contributing tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, toolboxes, or funding for new kits will directly help them.

$200 sponsors a trainee’s full 4-month training, inclusive of the professional tools / toolkit they need to start their career.

3. Partner With Us.

If you are part of the motorcycle or automotive industry, we invite you to join us as a volunteer, mentor, or trainer. Our trainees would greatly benefit from your expertise.

Together, we can break barriers, build futures, and create lasting change. Every action, no matter how small, brings us closer to a brighter tomorrow.

For more inquiries on how to contribute, please reach out to;

Spencer Kansiime – spencer@zamaaniinspire.org

Youth Mechanics empowerment