Kidist Mariam Pastoral Centre

Funding needed: $344,599 of the female population receive an education above a lower secondary level (Year 9) [10]. women are to benefit from this project both directly and indirectly.

Located in Meki, Ethiopia, the Kidist Mariam Pastoral Centre was established in 2016 to provide young women with technical and vocational training and employable skills, so that they may successfully secure a job and increase their households’ incomes. The Centre has a particular focus on supporting those who have missed out on the opportunity for an education and are therefore faced with limited prospects. Moving into Phase Two of this project, the Centre will continue offering vocational training courses of food preparation, tailoring and hairdressing.

The food preparation course takes one year to complete and tailoring courses take two years. The students can attend either morning or afternoon classes, with classes delivered through a co-operative approach supported with school-based lecture-discussion, simulation and practice. The Centre aims to prepare trainees for employment by developing workplace relationships and to actively contribute in workplace activities.

The Centre is also a gathering and meeting space for the community, where there are moments for prayer, experiences of sharing, traditional coffee ceremonies, and student trips to celebrate graduation day.

The Kidist Mariam Pastoral Centre still needs your support to continue assisting women in the community develop skills and increase their quality of life. It will cost $344,599 to fund this project over the next three years. Please consider how you can offer support today.