The Gathering Place
"The Gathering Place", a literal place and program for YSA (Young Singe Adults 18-35 of any religion) created by The Church of Jesus Chrsit of Latter-day Saints in West Africa in 2021. So many here of that age have no earning power, even with a university degree. So "The Gathering Place" offers classes on cooking bread or meat filled pastries, sewing clothes, screen printing T-shirts, website design, graphic design, pedicure/manicure, and phone repair. The focus is on creating a marketable skill to foster self-reliance. They also teach the skills for creating a business and in some instances provide loans to do so. In addition, they have the option to enroll in BYU Idaho's online university classes to obtain a degree through a special program called Pathway. They also provide social, family history, coummunity outreach, and support programs for the you. The Gathering Place is a pretty impressive program that provides direction and guidance for so many entering adulthood. Below are photos of YSA's learning differennt trade skills to be self supporting in this largely micro-economy country.
From Mom - Thank you , thank you.
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