By Mufid | Teacher at Punthuk Sewu
For years, we have supported rural children and youth through informal education and skills training. Today, we are ready to take a critical next step: transforming informal learning into a formal eco-vocational school that prepares young people for real jobs, sustainable livelihoods, and a greener future.
This Vocational School project is designed to equip rural youth with practical, hands-on skills in sustainable agriculture, livestock management, green entrepreneurship, and circular economy practices—skills that are directly connected to local economic opportunities.
Why This Matters Now
Too many young people in rural Indonesia leave school without employable skills. As a result, they face unemployment, unsafe migration, or unstable informal work. A formal vocational education pathway offers a real alternative—one that leads to dignity, income, and resilience.
By supporting this project, you help:
Upgrade informal education into recognized vocational training
Prepare youth for green and sustainable jobs
Strengthen rural economies from within
Reduce vulnerability by expanding local livelihood opportunities
Your Support Builds More Than a School
Your donation directly contributes to:
Construction of classrooms and training facilities
Development of eco-vocational curricula
Training of local instructors and mentors
Access to tools, equipment, and practice-based learning
This is not just about education—it is about building a system that connects learning with livelihoods.
Be part of the foundation. Help us turn learning into opportunity.
Support Eco Vocational School Indonesia here:
https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/eco-vocational-school-indonesia/
Together, we can transform informal learning into formal skills—and uncertainty into sustainable futures for rural youth.
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