Testimonials

A number of people have found work, improved their basic skills and become independent by pursuing vocational training courses supported by the SDC.

Mongolia

Tsegmid, builder: "First, I started as an assistant, but now I do everything: I finish the interiors of buildings."

Nepal

Tulasa Thapa, truck driver: "When I am in the driver’s seat, I feel the positive perception of others."

Nepal

Rohini Devi Chaudhary, mason: “Women who are smart will work. But women who are ignorant will not work, thinking it’s their husband who has to earn a living.”

Honduras

Fernando, hairdresser: "Since entering the INFOP work¬shop I have no longer had to go hungry. I looked for someone to lend me his hair clippers, and now peo¬ple pay me for my work."

Bolivia

Doña Silvia, baker: "I was saved when the community installed its first oven and we were invited for training."

Tunisia

Amine Bouzidi, chief financial officer: "I made progress in the technical aspects of my job, and also with regard to my personality and my behaviour at work."

Burkina Faso

Kader Kouanda, tailor: "Now I know how to read, take my clients' measurements and talk to them. I'm pleased with the evening classes."

Rwanda

Mediatrice Nyirahabimana, hairdresser: "One month after the training, I am able to provide my basic needs. I believe in a very good future."

Rwanda

Joseph Ntirandekura, electrician: "We have already created a cooperative together with my colleagues in order to get more money as we plan to compete for big tenders."

Kosovo

Fatjona Halimi, seller: "The internship programme was very valuable to me as it helped me discover my field of interest."

Uzbekistan

Shohsanam Ibrohimova, student: "Now I know that water management facilities could be an interesting workplace for women who are interested in IT"

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Mediha Pruzan, production controller: “Jobclub helped me develop active job search skills and gain self-confidence.”