Vocational Training & Empowerment for Older Street Youth

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Many older street youths cannot return to school due to age, trauma, or prolonged street life. Our vocational training program provides practical skills, life skills, and mentorship, giving young people the tools they need to earn an income, gain confidence, and build independent, dignified lives.

Why It Matters

  • Older street youth often miss out on formal education.
  • Lack of skills limits opportunities for stable employment.
  • Without support, many remain trapped in street life.

What We Offer

  • Vocational skills training: tailoring, metalwork, woodworking, barbering, mechanics, and more.
  • Life skills and financial literacy for independent living.
  • Mentorship and guidance to build confidence and responsibility.
  • Support to transition from street life to productive, meaningful work.

Impact

  • Participants gain practical skills to earn a living.
  • Builds self-confidence and independence.
  • Provides a pathway out of street life and into productive adulthood.

Our Goal

Our goal is to empower older street youth with skills, guidance, and opportunities to live dignified, independent lives. By combining vocational training with mentorship and life skills, we help them transition permanently from the streets to productive and meaningful futures.

About the Author

Tilahun Getnet

SAK Ethiopia is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children living on the streets and vulnerable families. Through kindness in action, we provide safety, education, nourishment, and empowerment for brighter futures. Together with volunteers and partners, we turn small acts of love into lasting impact.

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