The Gered Gereedschap is Making It Work Program, with a deadline of January 1, 2025, is currently open for applications. The program primarily focuses on supporting vocational training programs and projects that meet the needs of the local labor market. It particularly values initiatives that promote entrepreneurship, offer post-training support to young individuals, and cater to marginalized groups. Projects with a gender focus, cooperatives, ecological awareness, and environmental protection are also preferred.
Organizations seeking support from Gered Gereedschap can apply for assistance in various forms, including the provision of tools and machines for vocational education programs in Africa, setting up rental workshops to give craftsmen access to quality tools, and arranging multipurpose workshops using sea containers for vocational training or small businesses.
The program has specific conditions, including operating in countries like Uganda, Tanzania, Ghana, and Malawi. Projects must involve active participation from the target group in all project stages. Gered Gereedschap covers transport costs to the nearest international port for tools, machines, or workshops but does not handle customs clearance or local transport expenses. Financial support, agricultural equipment, and household appliances are not provided. Organizations receiving rental shops or workshops are responsible for their operation and must adhere to agreed-upon terms with Gered Gereedschap.
For more information and to apply for support, visit the Gered Gereedschap website.
Source: www2.fundsforngos.org…
