A total of 105 students have graduated from There Is Hope Vocational Training School after completing a six‑month programme in various trades. Of the graduates, 67 are Malawians, and 38 are refugees from Dzaleka.
The graduation ceremony, held for the January–June intake, was graced by Simalike Tawonga Musyani, a Board Member of There Is Hope, and Evance Kalepa from Welthungerhilfe (WHH) Malawi, the donors of the Skilled‑Up Project under which the students were trained.
Graduates received TEVETA certificates alongside business incubation certificates, equipping them with both technical and entrepreneurial skills. Courses offered included:
- Solar photovoltaic installation
- Bricklaying
- Carpentry and joinery
- Tailoring and fashion design
- Plumbing
- Fabrication and welding
Musyani urged the graduates to remain hardworking as they transition into the world of work. Kalepa reaffirmed WHH’s commitment to supporting both refugee and Malawian youth, stressing that empowering young people with practical skills is vital for strengthening the national economy.
One of the graduates, Theophilus Paul from Burundi, described the training as a financial turning point in his life, expressing gratitude to There Is Hope for the opportunity.
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