Vocational school groundbreaking in Ntenjeru, excitement mounts in surrounding villages.
Children of age to be served by vocational education in rural Uganda
This year through funds from Vista Hermosa Foundation and a non-profit thrift store in Pennsylvania we have been able to start the building of a vocational school in Ntenjeru that will service twelve surrounding villages.
Pastor Edward, working on-site in Ntenjeru, reports this great news: “The progress on the vocational school is opening doors for the gospel to go forward even before it is finished. People in and around Ntenjeru are talking about it and are very excited and anticipating its opening!”
Vocational schools in Sub-Sahara Africa play a critical role in a nation’s growth and development.  Focusing on the world of work and emphasizing employable skills creates a way for young adults in developing nations to emerge out of poverty. Over 80% of students who finish primary/secondary school are unemployable, lacking marketable skills for a sustainable livelihood. Through trade, agriculture, and technical training, our goal with building this vocational school is to help young adults in these 12 villages to become gainfully employed.
In April Steve DeMoss will be going to Uganda to observe firsthand the construction that has begun on this school. In Uganda he will be meeting with the executive director of Vista Hermonsa and Ugandan church leaders to strategize the next phase of the school. The goal of leaders in Uganda is that once built, this school will be self sustaining.  The school will have 8 classrooms and through Vista Hermosa Foundation and New Life Thrift Store over 50% of the funds have been raised and 4 classrooms are under construction. Check back soon for photos!uk inflatable castles
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