ACTIVITIES IN THE IMBEKE CENTRE
vocational training
Many women still lack access to employment opportunities, basic education and healthcare and they’re often subjected to violence and discrimination. The math is simple: in countries where there is higher equality, there is less poverty, more economic growth, and a higher standard of living. Imbeke Trust tries to improve opportunities for everyone by dismantling barriers to women’s participation in economic, social and political life.
So that young mothers with babies and toddlers should not interrupt their education, Imbeke has built a beautiful kindergarten with beds, washbasin and furniture where they can put their babies to sleep or where the toddlers can play during class.
Tailoring & Fashion
Young women training on clothing / textiles. Imbeke has a state-of-the-art classroom that is well equipped with manual and electric sewing machines and all the necessary furniture to teach twelve students at the same time.
Through targeted education, the women acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to have a chance at employment or to start their own business.
Hairdressing & Beauty
Young women training on hair / beauty. In 2019 Imbeke has built a state-of-the-art classroom that is well equipped with all modern equipment and the same furniture to guarantee a training that is modern.
Through targeted education, the women acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to have a chance at employment or to start their own business.
Cookery & Catering
Training in cookery/catering. In 2017 Imbeke realized the building of a big training kitchen with tiled floor and tiled walls and equipped with stainless steel furniture to ensure the highest level of hygiene.
Through targeted education, the women acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to have a chance at employment or to start their own business.
Agriculture & Horticulture
Agricultural activities. Women receive training and information on planting methods and fertilization, new variety of seeds, crop rotation, water conservation and relevant cultivation information.
The knowledge and skills acquired enable women to better meet their family’s food needs and improve family income by selling what they do not need themselves.
income generating activities
Income generating activities to make the Imbeke Centre self-supporting.
Horticulture
A variety of vegetables are grown on the plot and in the shade net, which are offered for sale to visitors and the local market.
Peanut Program
The groundnut program was recently started. Imbeke has the necessary machinery to peel, grind and process the groundnuts into peanut butter.
This machinery is also available to local farmers who can use it for a low fee.
The program aims to cooperate with the farmers. Imbeke can pre-finance their harvest and then buy the groundnuts from them at a fair price. This should provide opportunities for farmers and a win-win situation for both actors, farmers and Imbeke.
Venue
The Imbeke Center is the ideal place for events of all kinds, such as weddings, large gatherings, seminars, etc. In addition to the good accommodation and outdoor space, our catering can be used to make your party / activity a success.
This also gives our students the opportunity to apply their acquired knowledge and skills in practice.
