The Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Blantyre district, have been encouraged to train youths in vocational skills to address economic challenges.
Malango Maganga , the CSOs Chairperson in Blantyre made the call during a graduation ceremony for 36 youths who completed a plumbing course facilitated by Hope for Girls and Women Foundation, Young Mind Development Organisation, and Chitani Community Sustainable Development Organisation.
Maganga praised the organizations for equipping youths with knowledge and skills to become self-reliant and urged others to follow suit.
He emphasized the importance of economically empowering young people through skills training, advising graduates to utilize their skills to establish their own businesses rather than relying on limited job opportunities.
Maganga requested that NEEF provide soft loans to the youths to help them set up businesses, stating that if each of the over 100 organizations in Blantyre trained youths in vocational skills, the lives of young people could be transformed.
The Director of Hope for Girls and Women Foundation, Tendai Malinda, revealed plans to train 100 more youths this year, aligning with Malawi’s 2063 agenda to empower youths and promote self-economic dependence.
Graduate Cynthia Smart expressed gratitude for the support, saying the skills gained would help her establish a business and empower her life and relatives.
