Skills Bring Hope

Millions of young Egyptians, are either unemployed or limited to working in unsafe, poorly paid, and unstable menial jobs. This project, through HANDS, offers new hope to youth who are fighting for their survival. Ashraf lives in the village of Rida in the Minya governorate. As a young father, he worked hard to provide for his family of four. He was working in a printing press, and, though it did not pay him very well, together with his wife, he managed finances prudently and was able to live a modest but happy life. However, when the COVID pandemic hit, Ashraf lost his job as the owner of the press was struggling to keep his business alive.

Through this vocational training program, Ashraf learned carpentry. He received a small toolkit and now earns a living doing furniture repair and handyman work! With this gift, more success stories, like Ashraf’s, can become a reality.