Key Achievements in 2021-2022
Provided income generation opportunities
2,221 beneficiaries have joined the labor market as a result of the program's activities including microeconomic projects, technical and vocational trainings, etc., and 1,678 beneficiaries increased their income by 30%.
Establishing the “I Can” Center
The "I Can" Center is a vocational training course that carries on activities that were previously provided in the Al-Moatamedia area, but is now located in *new area*. The new center provided training to 137 beneficiaries from July 2022 till the end of the year. The beneficiaries received training on hairdressing, sewing, mobile maintenance, refrigeration and air conditioning courses.
Collaborated with the Egyptian Ministry of Manpower to provide vocational training
76 beneficiaries were trained in three vocational skills (tailoring, dressmaking and household electric wiring). The successful trainees received official certificates. Top achieving trainees received grants in the form of tools to start their own business. This activity capitalizes on the signed agreement of cooperation between BLESS and the Ministry of Manpower (signed in 2021).
Professional and Technical Skills are Developed
87% of the trainees have gained skills to be qualified as an ordinary labor according to the internal practical and theoretical evaluation (31% good, 56% very good).
Networked with the National Council of Women to engage women in Village Saving and Loan Associations (VSLAs) in Bani Khaled:
In cooperation with the National Council for Women, 387 women were trained on how to save money and carry out their own projects, and 1000 women were encouraged to apply for saving visas.
Improving the ability of local cadres to lead development interventions.
147 local cadres are now able to implement and lead economic development interventions in their own communities.