Projects

rYico's projects

rYico’s training and advice centre, Centre Marembo, is developing the following services and programmes for young people.

Acommodation and education

rYico provides accommodation and schooling for 28 boys, aged 10 - 18. The boys are now in their second year of school. rYico's funding helps to cover the cost of rent, school fees, uniforms and books.

Life & Vocational Skills Training

Life skills workshops for the youth cover topics from health and nutrition to food production.

A variety of vocational training and workshops assist the youth in acquiring employable and income generating skills. Groups include:

- Tailoring group - training to make crafts and clothing to sell in Rwanda and though Shop4Rwanda.com
- Card-making group - creating cards from banana bark to sell in Rwanda and through Shop4Rwanda.com
- The HIV/AIDS group shares information and advice concerning sexual and reproductive health issues. It also runs other activities as a group including a mushroom growing project
- Computer group - learning IT skills
- Mechanics apprenticeships - rYico has gone into partnership with local garages to offer training opportunities to someof the boys attending the centre. Several have gone on to full time employment.

Resource library

At the heart of the centre lies the comprehensive multi-media resource library holding information regarding programmes at the centre plus relevant documents concerning issues such as health, employment, welfare rights, education, & current affairs. Information is available in film, audio, visual and interactive resources.

Counselling Service