At present TUSDEC is imparting training to 80 IDPs in Plumbing and Masonry at its center in Rakh Jalwala with 40 trainees in each respective trade. Tool kits will be provided Free of Cost to the graduates in a way to help them jump start their careers and earn a livelihood utilizing the skills learned. Other than the curriculum the trainees are also provided with uniforms, stationery, consumables and stipends on an if and when required basis.
Recently, A two-member delegation of observers from the Department for International Development (DFID) UK visited TUSDEC's training center at Rakh Jalwala. The delegation comprised of Tom Owen-Edmunds, Programme Manager and Vanessa Shade, Policy Officer. The visit provided an opportunity to the observers to witness the ongoing training programmes for the flood affectees of Muzaffargarh and interact with the trainees. The team of observers appreciated the endeavors by all stakeholders for undertaking the timely initiative and recognizing the needs for livelihood generation and rehabilitation. They also sought feedback from the trainees and were impressed by their motivation levels. During the visit, the delegation was accompanied by PSDF team members – Mr. Saqib Chauhan, Manager Monitoring, and Mr. Usman Khan, Communications Officer. Mr. Nabeel Asghar, Sr. Manager Projects, and Mr. Musa Dastgir Bhatti, Sr. Manager, Linkages and Communication represented TUSDEC at the occasion.
