The Peculiar Vocational Training & Economic Empowerment Program

The Peculiar Vocational Training and Economic Empowerment Program

Poverty remains one of the biggest barriers to transformation in Uganda. Many young people complete school without employable skills, while widows, single mothers, and vulnerable youth often lack opportunities to earn a living. Without stable income, families remain trapped in cycles of poverty, dependency, and hopelessness.

The Peculiar Vocational Training and Economic Empowerment Program, run by The Peculiar Love Foundation, was created to break this cycle by equipping vulnerable groups with practical skills, entrepreneurial knowledge, and start-up support. Our vision is to see communities transformed by individuals who are not only able to provide for themselves but also create opportunities for others.

We believe that true empowerment is giving people the tools to stand on their own feet — and through this program, we turn dependence into dignity, and hopelessness into productivity.

What We Do

1. Skills Training

   • Courses in tailoring, hairdressing, beauty therapy, carpentry, agriculture, and modern farming techniques.
     Computer literacy and digital skills training to prepare young people for opportunities in today’s world.
     Handcraft making, bakery, and small-scale trade skills for sustainable income generation.

2. Entrepreneurship & Business Development

   • Training in financial literacy, business planning, and savings culture.
     Formation of community savings groups and cooperatives to encourage joint growth.
     Guidance on marketing, record-keeping, and customer service for small businesses.

3. Start-Up & Tools Support

   • Provision of toolkits, sewing machines, hairdressing kits, and agricultural inputs to help graduates launch their businesses.
     Connection to microfinance institutions and community networks for further growth.

4. Mentorship & Discipleship

   • Spiritual mentoring to build character, integrity, and Christ-centered values in entrepreneurship.
     Counseling and life-skills development to prepare participants for both personal and professional growth.

Impact

The program has already seen widows and youth transformed into business owners who are now providing for their families and contributing to their communities. A single mother who once depended on handouts can now feed her children through her tailoring business. A group of young men once idle and at risk of crime are now running successful carpentry projects.

The impact goes beyond economics — it restores self-worth, dignity, and hope. Participants not only gain income but also confidence to pursue their dreams, break free from dependency, and inspire others in their communities.

Partnerships & Volunteers

This initiative thrives through partnerships with technical schools, vocational instructors, and donors who provide equipment and training resources. Volunteers — especially professionals and business leaders — mentor participants, sharing both skills and wisdom for success.

Why It Matters

Charity provides temporary relief, but empowerment creates lasting change. By equipping vulnerable people with skills and resources, the Peculiar Vocational Training and Economic Empowerment Program is raising a generation of self-reliant, Christ-centered, and community-transforming individuals.

Through this program, we declare: “Poverty is not the end. With skills, faith, and opportunity, every person can rise.”