Free Leather Production Training Offered to Youth in Akaki Kality

A free training program in leather and leather products manufacturing has been launched for youth residing in Akaki Kality Sub-City, Addis Ababa. The initiative is organized by Duka Youth-Led Organization and Redeem the Generation in partnership with Amanuel Development Association, with financial support from the Mastercard Foundation under the 'Windows of Hope' project. The program targets residents aged 18 to 35 years old. Participants will undergo life skills, entrepreneurship, and hands-on practical training at Akaki Polytechnic College. Upon successful completion, trainees will receive a Certificate of Competence (COC), workspace access, operating machinery, and assistance in securing business licenses to start their own ventures. Women and internally displaced persons (IDPs) are among the encouraged target groups.