Target

Contribute to the training and education process of 200 young people and adults from the neighbouring islands of Apapa to fully qualify their professional development, leadership and healthy coexistence, within the project "Sacred Heart Computer and Vocational Centre".

Description

The neighbouring islands of Apapa, Tamaro, Temidire, Escuela de la Marina, Snake Island, have become a space for traffickers. The inhabitants of these islands are poor, most of them are non-professional fishermen and lack education. Social problems have a direct impact on the lives of young people, pushing them into drug use, prostitution and human trafficking.

The project consists of:
-Acquire 10 computers.
-To develop knowledge and skills in computing and office practice for access to higher education and employment.
-Providing training and values education at an affordable cost.
-Combating trafficking in human beings.
To provide young people with ICT skills that will enable them to secure a job in different sectors or to become self-employed.

Achievements

10 computers, accessories and teaching materials have been purchased.
103 young people have developed computer skills and competences: of which 24 have been trained in web design, 26 in computer repair and maintenance and 53 in computer and graphic design.
The beneficiaries have gained access to a job, in accordance with their training, thus guaranteeing income for the subsistence of their families.