Lutheran World Relief Challenge

As a result of your generosity and support of this program we are happy to share the following update:

• The Tanzanian Ministry of Agriculture Technical Institute curriculum has been revised ensuring that skills taught to students are relevant in the hiring market for agricultural jobs.
• 27 young adults were provided a one-month internship in critical agriculture fields that include dairy, poultry and horticulture.  Transportation, housing and meals were included in the internship.
• Seven students translated their internship experiences into permanent job offers based on skills displayed during the internship.
• A Start Up Challenge Fund was initiated and grants were awarded to 13 individuals who presented their small business proposal. Venture ideas include the production of poultry, dairy, watermelon, tomatoes, fruit trees, and many other crops.

Lutheran World Relief plans to continue addressing underemployment and unemployment of youth in Tanzania by INVESTing in the next generation of agriculture specialists. Doing so will ensure that all aspects of their learning are as robust and well-funded and facilitated so that they have the knowledge and the skills to make economic contributions moving forward!