Charity Humanitarian Centre “Abkhazeti”

1. Charity Humanitarian Centre “Abkhazeti” Vocational Training as an Alternative Learning Opportunity for Young People in Georgia Eka Gvalia Executive Director, CHCA October 19, 2011 www.chca.org.ge 15 years serving conflict affected people

2. Charity Humanitarian Centre “Abkhazeti” Introduction • 258 000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) are settled in Georgia in collective centres and private accommodation • State authorities are unable to provide vulnerable IDPs with effective, sufficient • and tailor-made public services (health, education, employment) • 82,7% of IDP households class their economic situation as “hard”, “very hard” or “extremely hard” (World Bank, Georgia Poverty Assessment, April 2009) www.chca.org.ge 15 years serving conflict affected people

3. Charity Humanitarian Centre “Abkhazeti” Key Issues & Challenges • “IDP” label and integration • Lack of text-books and basic school equipment • Lack of clothing (especially in the regions) • Poor infrastructure of access to IDP public schools • Limited access to higher education (quality of schooling & private tutoring) www.chca.org.ge 15 years serving conflict affected people

4. Charity Humanitarian Centre “Abkhazeti” VET – Alternative Learning Opportunity Goal: To develop vocational skills among IDP adolescents and young people To provide young IDPs with employment opportunities To increase young IDPs’ participatory development opportunities and self-reliance Approach: Vocational Training and Service Centre Masters’ Workshops Crafts: Hairdressing, cosmetology, manicure, massage, sewing, weaving, felt making, culinary skills, carpentry, mobile phone repairing, TV/audio repairing, computer repairing, car maintenance, jewelry, etc. www.chca.org.ge 15 years serving conflict affected people

5. Charity Humanitarian Centre “Abkhazeti” VET Beneficiaries • School drop-outs • Youth with lack of higher education • Youth with limited opportunities to • develop their capacity • Youth from extremely vulnerable • families • Youth unable to find employment or • make any self-employment www.chca.org.ge 15 years serving conflict affected people

6. Charity Humanitarian Centre “Abkhazeti” VET Geographical Coverage www.chca.org.ge 15 years serving conflict affected people

7. Charity Humanitarian Centre “Abkhazeti” VET Interventions • 3 to 6 months vocational trainings • Free internship opportunities • Job counseling trainings • Small Business Management • Trainings • Distribution of cash grants & • interest free loans (USD 150-300) • Distribution of professional tool-kits • (USD 300-600) www.chca.org.ge 15 years serving conflict affected people

8. Charity Humanitarian Centre “Abkhazeti” VET Lessons Learnt • Age Groups • 15-20 15-25 16-30 18-30 • Training Course Duration • Employment Mechanisms www.chca.org.ge 15 years serving conflict affected people

9. Charity Humanitarian Centre “Abkhazeti” VETAchievements Number of Trainees Attending VET www.chca.org.ge 15 years serving conflict affected people

10. Charity Humanitarian Centre “Abkhazeti” VETAchievements Employment Rates of Trainees www.chca.org.ge 15 years serving conflict affected people

11. Charity Humanitarian Centre “Abkhazeti” VETAchievements Employment Mechanisms www.chca.org.ge 15 years serving conflict affected people

12. Charity Humanitarian Centre “Abkhazeti” Thanks for Your Attention www.chca.org.ge 15 years serving conflict affected people