Gered Gereedschap (AFRICA) Vocational Education and Entrepreneurship Support Program is accepting applications

Gered Gereedschap, a Dutch NGO, has been dedicated to supporting craftsmen and women in developing countries for the past 40 years. Our projects in Africa focus on strengthening technical vocational education and entrepreneurship. We provide practical and comprehensive support, including tool sets, machines for schools, fully equipped sewing workshops, and education for technical vocational teachers. Our goal is to promote technical craftsmanship as a means of achieving self-reliance. If you’re interested in learning more about our organization and our programs in Africa, please visit our Programmes page.

How to Apply for Support
To apply for support, we work with local partners in Uganda, Malawi, Tanzania, and Ghana. We welcome applications from organizations that promote vocational education and entrepreneurship and will benefit from our help. We also actively seek out (international) organizations for cooperation. Our preference is to support vocational training programs and projects that meet the demand of the local (labour) market. We also prioritize projects that promote entrepreneurship, offer further support to young people after their training, and are gender-oriented, aimed at marginalized groups, cooperatives, ecological awareness, and environmental protection.

Types of Support Offered

• Tools and machines
• Rental workshops
• Multipurpose location

Conditions

• Our main focus is on Uganda, Tanzania, Ghana, and Malawi. If your organization operates in any of these countries, you are eligible to apply for support from Gered Gereedschap.
• We believe in empowering the local communities, so we only support projects where the target group takes the lead and actively participates in the project’s planning, decision-making, and implementation.
• When it comes to transportation, if your support involves tools, machines, or workshops, we offer free transport to the nearest international port. For landlocked countries, we can arrange overland transport to the capital as well.
• However, please note that the costs of customs clearance and transport to the final destination are the responsibility of your organization.
• We do not provide assistance with insurance, clearance, storage, or local transport costs.
• It’s important to mention that Gered Gereedschap does not provide financial support, agricultural equipment, or household appliances. We focus on providing tools and resources that can empower the local communities.
• If you are applying for a rental shop or multipurpose workshop, please note that your organization will be responsible for its operation.
• We will have an agreement in place that clearly outlines the rights and obligations of both Gered Gereedschap and the receiving party regarding the use, support, and reporting of the facility.

HOW TO APPLY FOR SUPPORT

To request support from Gered Gereedschap, you need to fill out an application form which can be found on www.geredgereedschap.nl/application. The deadline for submission is March 1, 2024. Your application will be evaluated based on established criteria and guidelines. Additional information or documents may be required.

Once you have submitted your application before March 1, 2024, you will be notified of the final decision before May 1, 2024. Successful applicants will receive further information about the next steps. get details from Gereed. To get started, simply click go to the official website