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TALENT AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT
At Ohanaeze Ndigbo Ethiopia Charity Organization, we believe that every young person has a gift waiting to be nurtured. Our Talent and Skill Development Program is designed to identify, train, and empower homeless and disadvantaged youths living on the streets of Ethiopia. By harnessing their natural abilities and equipping them with practical skills, we create pathways for self-reliance, dignity, and sustainable livelihoods.
ALENTS TO HARNESS, PROMOTE, AND TRAIN
We focus on five key areas of talent that can transform young lives:
Music and Performing Arts
Method:
Provide music workshops, choir groups, traditional dance troupes, and mentorship from professionals.
Facilities/Materials Required:
Instruments, studio space, costumes, and sound equipment.
Sports (Football, Athletics, Martial Arts, Basketball)
Method:
Establish sports clubs, organize tournaments, and connect youths to professional coaches.
Facilities/Materials Required:
Balls, jerseys, sports fields, training kits, and gym equipment.
Visual Arts (Painting, Sculpture, Drawing)
Method:
Organize art classes, exhibitions, and mentorship programs.
Facilities/Materials Required:
Art supplies (paints, brushes, canvases, clay), studio space, and gallery access.
Drama and Cultural Theater
Method:
Street theater initiatives, acting workshops, and cultural shows.
Facilities/Materials Required:
Stage props, costumes, training halls, and lighting equipment.
Creative Writing and Poetry
Method:
Writing clubs, storytelling sessions, and publication opportunities.
Facilities/Materials Required:
Libraries, notebooks, computers, and publishing support.
How Donors Can Help:
By sponsoring music instruments, art supplies, sports kits, renting halls, and supporting scholarships for professional training.
Our Methodsof Achieving TheseGoals:
- Establish vocational training centers.
- Partner with skilled professionals as trainers.
- Provide internships and apprenticeships with local businesses.
- Organize certification programs to increase employability.
Facilities and Materials Required:
- Workshops (Tailoring machines, Carpentry tools, Shoe Making, Weldingmachines, Computers).
- Trainers and classrooms for ICT training.
- Kitchens for catering programs.
- Starter kits for graduates (sewing machines, toolkits, laptops).
SKILL ACQUISITION TRAINING FOR YOUTHS
We aim to equip homeless youths with 10 vital life-changing skills:
- Tailoring & Fashion Design
- Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy
- Carpentry & Furniture Making
- Electrical Installation & Maintenance
- Plumbing & Pipework
- ICT & Computer Literacy (Basic coding, graphics, typing)
- Welding & Fabrication
- Auto Mechanics & Motorcycle Repair
- Catering & Baking
- Handicrafts & Beadwork
How Donors and Sponsors Can Help:
- Provide funds for setting up training centers.
- Donate equipment and training materials.
- Offer mentorship, internships, and job placement opportunities.
Rehabilitation Programs
- We understand that many youths need healing and reintegration before they can fully benefit from talent and skill development.
Our rehabilitation initiatives include:
- Drug and Substance Abuse Rehabilitation
- Detox programs, counseling, and therapy support.
- Reintegration of Ex-Prisoners (Petty Offenses)
- Counseling, vocational training, and small business startup support.
- Psychosocial Counseling for Street Youths
- Peer mentorship, therapy sessions, and motivational programs.
- Shelter and Transitional Housing
- Safe hostels and halfway homes to support reentry into society.
- Microfinance and Business Start-Up Support
- Small grants, training in financial literacy, and access to cooperatives.
HOW DONORS CAN HELP:
By funding rehabilitation centers, providing startup kits for reformed
individuals, sponsoring therapy programs, and supporting housing facilities.
Together, we can transform street youths and adults into skilled, self-reliant, and empowered members of society. Every donation, sponsorship, and partnership brings hope and a future to someone in need.
Together, we can transform street youths and adults into skilled, self-reliant, and empowered members of society. Every donation, sponsorship, and partnership brings hope and a future to someone in need.
SUPPORT TALENT DEVELOPMENT
Help us discover and nurture hidden talents among homeless youths. With your support, we can provide training in music, arts, drama, sports, and creative writing.
Your donation can provide:
- Musical instruments & costumes
- Stage props & art supplies
- Sports kits & training gear
- Writing and publishing materials
Bank Transfer
Bank Name: HIBRET BANK S.C
- Account Name: Ohanaeze Ndigbo Ethiopia Charity Organization
- Account Number: 48 61 11 35 74 34 10 18
- Online Giving: www.charity.org.et/donate
- DONATE Now
SUPPORT SKILL ACQUISITION
Equip homeless youths with life-changing vocational skills in tailoring,
carpentry, plumbing, welding, ICT, catering, and more. Your support helps us set up training centers and provide starter kits.
Your donation can provide:
- Sewing machines & tailoring tools
- Computers & software for ICT
- Offer mentorship, internships, and job placement opportunities.
- Carpentry, plumbing & welding toolkits
- Catering & baking equipment
- DONATE Now
SUPPORT REHABILITATION PROGRAMS
Many youths face struggles with drug addiction, petty crime, and homelessness. We provide rehabilitation, counseling, housing, and startup support for their reintegration into society.
Your donation can provide:
- Safe shelter & transitional housing
- Counseling & therapy services
- Startup kits & microfinance support
- Reintegration mentorship & follow-up care
- DONATE Now
FUND TRANSFER INSTRUCTION BY SWIFT
FOR HIBRET BANK CUSTOMERS
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Correspondence Bank: Citibank N.A New York
SWIFT Code -CITIUS33 -
Beneficiary’s Bank: Hibret Bank S.C
SWIFT Code -UNTDETAA -
Beneficiary Name: OHANAEZE NDIGBO ETHIOPIA CHARITY ORGANIZATION
A/C No.: 48 61 11 35 74 34 10 18 - Bank Adress: Hibret Bank S.C -HIBIR TOWER Branch Addis Ababa -Ethiopia
