Introduction
TUSDEC joined hands with UNDP for implementing project titled “FATA Recovery Programme” in the war torn area of BARA, Khyber Agency FATA to support rehabilitation process. TUSDEC imparted skills to 625/- youth of BARA, Khyber Agency FATA through funding from UNDP.
Project Objectives & Outcomes
The project objective was to train 625 (300 female & 325 male) youth through 2 months & 3 months vocational skills training program, which would eventually improve the livelihoods of BARA residents. The breakup of 625 trainees, trade wise is mention below
- 200 trainees in Hand Embroidery
- 100 trainees in Jewelry
- 95 trainees in Building Electrician
- 90 trainees in Solar Technician
- 90 trainees in Home Appliance repair
- 50 trainees in Plumbing
Outcomes
The project outcome equipped the natives with demand oriented vocational skills; eventually becoming earning hands to their families. It would not only result in economic recovery of the area but also helped the youth to streamline their energies in productive work.
- 625 youth registered in trainings.
- 625 trainees benefited with Rs 3000 Stipend per month.
- 625 trainees benefited with trade wise tool kits.
- 2 to 3 Life skills sessions conducted.
- Certificates to successful trainees.
- Career Counseling session conducted.
- Potential employers identified for linking with trainees.
Trainings in all 6 trades
Female Centres
S.No | Centre | Trade | No of Trainees | Total |
1 |
Aka Khel Centre |
Jewelry Making | 66 |
130 |
Hand Embroidery | 64 | |||
2 |
Karigar gharay (Sepha) |
Jewelry Making | 34 |
104 |
Hand Embroidery | 70 | |||
3 | Shalobar Centre | Hand Embroidery | 66 | 66 |
Grand Total | 300 |
Male Centre
S.No | Centre | Trade | No of Trainees | Total |
1
|
Dogra Institute |
Building Electrician | 95 |
325 |
Solar Technician | 90 | |||
Home Appliances Repair | 90 | |||
Plumbing | 50 | |||
Grand Total | 325 |