Youth Empowerment
Find out about CARSA’s youth empowerment programs like the Education Sponsor Program (ESP) and other various initiatives to support students and youth.
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Education Sponsorship Program (ESP)
As Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.”
Education sponsorship exists to release children and families from poverty and empower individuals to learn. Sponsorship is designed to support children and families for whom education support is the key intervention and need. Celebrating when students receive a certificate for completing primary and secondary education is only the first step. The goal is to see students graduate and go on to further study or training that increases employability. We aspire for all participants to earn a sustainable income. We are excited to see students grow into confident, mature adults with strong values and the ability to learn and think for themselves, having a positive impact on their families and communities.
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Trainings and Skill Development
CARSA is committed to providing sustainable solutions to the social problems stemming from poverty. Self-development is crucial to achieving this. By giving people training, skills, and trades, we are giving them power—the power to take control and change their lives forever.
Life-skills training encompasses practical approaches and hands-on learning. These skills empower trainees, build confidence, and enable them to gain employment.
Each training course is accompanied by a certificate upon completion and work placement opportunities as a stepping stone for trainees to enter the wider workforce. This program ensures they can earn a wage, breaking the cyclical poverty trap they were born into.