The Centre of Hope is a vocational training centre for poor students in Nakuru, Kenya and just one project that is managed by the Nakuru Christian Professionals Association.
| Location | Nakuru, Kenya (150 miles North of Nairobi) |
|---|---|
| Project Theme | Vocational Training Centre |
| Project Director | Joshua Mwangi |
| Number of Staff | 10 |
| Number of Students | capacity 235 |
| Number of Girls | 50% |
| Number of Boys | 50% |
| Age Range | 15 to 20 |
| Facilities |
10 classrooms, large kitchen and dining hall, limited team or individual accomodation, mains water, mains electricity, good access to Nakuru, close to local shops. |
Centre of Hope is a recognised training centre by the Kenyan Government. It was set up by the Nakuru Chritian Professional Association to respond to some of the training needs of the poorest teenagers in their area. Located on the edge of Nakuru in the Great Rift Valley, the training centre has the capacity to provide 235 places for daytime students in a variety of skills to a national certificate level. It also assists some students into employment.
Centre of Hope provides skills training for youths who cannot afford the fees of other institutions. It has a programme of courses which include accounting, computers, beauty/hairdressing and tailoring. There is room for 96 students to board at the centre and a programme of support is set up to meet the students' needs whilst attending.