THE EQUIP JINJA PROGRAM
FROM EDUCATION TO ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

Since 2021 Gered Gereedschap is running a multi year program in the Jinja region aimed at strengthening vocational education and stimulating entrepreneurship. Learn more about our practical and pragmatic approach to provide opportunities for craftsmen and -women and entrepreneurs in the Jinja region. See what we have achieved so far, and what our dreams are for the near future.

OUR APPROACH

WHAT WE ALREADY HAVE ACHIEVED

PERSONAL STORIES

Teachers, students, school principals and craftsmen and -women tell how the EQUIP Jinja program has helped them.

A HOLISTIC APPROACH AT NILE VI

Quality education is the keystone of craftsmanship. This forms the basis. It is the way to learn both theory and practice. That is why we pursue good quality vocational education, available to everyone. See how we have strengthened vocational education at Nile Vocational Institute

SCHOLARSHIPS: CHANCE OF A BETTER LIFE

With a scholarship from EQUIP / Gered Gereedschap, underprivileged youth have the opportunity to follow a vocational training course, such as Alesi Gloria, metalworking/welding student at Prime Vocational Institute: ‘This is my dream training’

BETTER TRAINED TEACHERS

Teachers are the backbone of education. That’s why we train teachers like Andrew Okri with technical vocational and didactic skills, this ensures a professional and inspiring educational environment.

SUPPORT FOR PRINCIPALS AND DIRECTORS

Further strengthening their vocational institute is quite a challenge for many directors or principals. EQUIP / Gered Gereedschap helps with this. Like in the case of Michael Bazira.

RENTAL WORKSHOPS AND EQUIPMENT HUBS

In need of tools or equipment? In Jinja, Uganda you rent it at EQUIP / Gered Gereedschap! Direct support to self employed craftsmen, micro and small businesses and thus the development of the private sector

DIRECT SUPPORT FOR SELF EMPLOYED CRAFTSMEN

Tom Kakaire is a carpenter. He is one of many craftsmen who was supported by EQUIP/Gered Gereedschap with tools and machines. This allowed him to increase his production and thus his income. It radically changed his work and life!

ABOUT GERED GEREEDSCHAP

GENERAL INFORMATION

Gered Gereedschap is a Dutch NGO which has been making a consistent effort for craftsmen and women in developing countries for the last 40 years. Projects supported by Gered Gereedschap strengthen technical vocational education and entrepreneurship in Africa. Our support is practical, tangible and comprehensive. From tool sets and machines for schools, fully equipped sewing workshops to the education of technical vocational teachers. All our support is directed towards one purpose: promoting technical craftsmanship as a basis for self-reliance.

Want to know more about our organisation and our programmes we carry out in Africa under the name of EQUIP? Please read more on the programmes page or download the factsheets for more information: