The latest class at the Muhokya Carpentry Workshop has come to the end of their training and took their final exam last week. They are given a set of plans for a piece of furniture, the material to complete it, and six hours to finish the task. No nails, no power tools. If a board … Continue reading The Carpentry Workshop graduates another group of new carpenters
Muhokya Carpentry Centre
Rean is a star student at the Carpentry Training Centre in Muhokya, Uganda. The class he is in started their training only four weeks ago, and Rean has already produced this bed for his personal use at home. What do you think about his potential? You can hear in Chrispus' voice how proud he is … Continue reading Muhokya Carpentry Centre
What do women want?
https://youtube.com/shorts/6J7_3Qvl_wQ?feature=share What does any parent want, when it comes right down to it? To be able to feed, clothe, and educate their kids. For single mothers coping with cultural pressures to conform to gender norms, it's especially difficult. Carpentry is traditionally a male occupation, so signing up for the training program at the Muhokya Carpentry … Continue reading What do women want?