Being a growing charity, we prioritise self sustainability in all the activities that we handle. We mainly ensure our children get formal education in school because its their right. But we also never stop to guide them on the way they will survive in future incase of employment delays.
We are well informed that these children study so that they can get a well paying job in the future that can support them and their families that they will start. But besides this we know a skill at hand can also help them earn a living.
In terms of skills, we couldn’t achieve this out of the blue. This is the main reason we prioritise the farming project as the best project we can do. Well, farming involves mostly practical and hands on, on most of the activities we do. This could be animal rearing or crop farming and the progress in all these can be observed daily.
It is easier to motivate and inspire young minds about the progress that they see and can take part of and also farming involves a wide range of activities to select from and be part of, thereby giving children freedom of choice.
The biggest blessing is that our farming project has moved steps into getting to where we need it. We managed to get a new tractor thanks to New Holland. This tractor and the funds raised from it out of hire has also contributed to the change in the lives of the children ever since it was donated to us.
We have set up a water well and tank stand for our farm. This will help us improve on the productivity of our farm as the weather is always changing and sometimes it might change but not in favour of our crops thereby affecting our productivity but all this is to change now.
Some of the skills that we plan to train the children in
Here are some valuable skills to all the children in our local community under our charity through the growth of our farm. These skills are listed in the categories as below:
# Life Skills
1. First aid and basic healthcare
2. Cooking and nutrition
3. Time management and organization
4. Conflict resolution and communication
5. Emotional intelligence and empathy
# Practical Skills
1. Gardening and sustainability
2. Basic DIY and repair
3. Cooking and baking
4. Sewing and textile crafts
5. Woodworking or carpentry
# Creative Skills
1. Music (instrumental or vocal)
2. Dance or movement
3. Visual arts (painting, drawing)
4. Crafting (knitting, pottery)
5. Writing (storytelling, journalism)
# Social Skills
1. Leadership and teamwork
2. Public speaking and presentation
3. Active listening and empathy
4. Problem-solving and critical thinking
5. Community service and volunteerism
# Digital Skills
1. Basic computer programming
2. Digital citizenship and online safety
3. Media literacy and critical thinking
4. Photography and videography
5. Coding and app development
# Outdoor Skills
1. Outdoor navigation and orienteering
2. Camping and wilderness survival
3. Environmental conservation
4. Sports and physical activities (team or individual)
5. Gardening and outdoor maintenance
# Financial Literacy
1. Budgeting and saving
2. Entrepreneurship and small business management
3. Investing and financial planning
4. Economic literacy and personal finance
5. Career development and job readiness
# Cultural and Language Skills
1. Language learning (local or foreign)
2. Cultural awareness and appreciation
3. Traditional arts and crafts
4. History and heritage preservation
5. Community storytelling and oral traditions
Training children in these skills can help them:
1. Develop confidence and self-reliance
2. Build strong relationships and social connections
3. Enhance their creativity and problem-solving abilities
4. Prepare for future careers and challenges
5. Contribute positively to their community and well being in future.
We're committed to tailor training to age-appropriate levels and interests! Thereby giving all children a freedom of choice basing on their interests. Like this young chef, who not only enjoys cooking but inspires others by sharing their skills. Explore their journey below."
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