June last year saw the opening of a boy’s workshop at thet Goducate Children’s Home in Cambodia. Since then the older boys have gone a long way in terms of the practical skills they have gained from the weekly training sessions. Under the careful supervision of their trainers, the big boys can now confidently do some carpentry, welding, electrical wiring, plumbing works, and basic car/vehicle repairs.
Among the projects the children have been actively helping with are the construction of the new Boys Dorm and Girls Workshop, both of which are expected to be ready before the end of the year. The Home’s leaders and staff are very proud to see how the children have improved in their practical skills. The skills learnt in the workshop have been extremely useful not only in the construction of new buildings but also in the daily maintenance of the Home’s facilities. In addition, many of the items in the Home, from tools such as rakes and hoes, to furniture such as lockers, beds, tables, and benches, have been made by the boys.
We hope that the training given at the Cambodian Children’s Home will open work opportunities for them. When resources permit, we will extend training to boys who are not residents at the Home.
