Vocational Skills Support
The Greenwich Meridian network is nongovernmental organization with the aim of equipping young people with skills towards entrepreneurship. This is to support and elevate non and semi educated youth who have not
SDG 1 No Poverty
Skill acquisition to become self employed (Entrepreneur) will end poverty in the families of beneficiaries of the project. This is because most of the people under the poverty line are not skilled and educated. Our support with start-up kits for beneficiaries after their skill training will enable them to be self sufficient to grow their various ventures.
SDG 2 Zero Hunger
Hunger will be eliminated when beneficiaries have sustainable income generating ventures after they have acquired skills through this project. Inconsistent income leads to the inability to have sufficient money to feed oneself and the family.
SDG 3 Good Health And Well-Being
Having a skill to generate consistent income will eliminate lack of funds to access health facilities and the ability to purchase prescribed drugs for the families of beneficiaries. The inability to meet financial needs results in several psychological issues, therefore this project will help reduce if not totally eliminating all forms of mental health issues over the next five years.
SDG 5 Gender Equality
There are more females than males in the world, therefore in bridging the gap and promoting gender equality will require empowering more girls & women by building their capacity through workshops in skills training to become entrepreneurs and self employed, equip them with digital marketing skills and support them to have sustainable access to funding.
SDG 8 Decent Work And Economic Growth
Self employment is a key to promoting economic growth. Our vision and mission is aligned with ensuring that beneficiaries acquire skills that will give them decent jobs to be resilient in their area of trade to promote economic growth. These skills include but not limited to Fashion & Design, Carpentry and furniture production, leather works, Electronics and electrical, Building and Construction.