Our church believes that vocational skills are a foundation that can support children and youth throughout their lives. In our community, many families depend on agriculture, but raw produce alone often does not provide enough income. Because of this, parents often move away from their children to find work in bigger cities. We have seen an opportunity to develop simple fruit-based products such as smoothies that can turn local produce into higher-value goods.
If this is addressed, youth and community members will be able to learn practical skills in food preparation, cost awareness, creativity, and customer service. This will help them build confidence, gain experience in small business activities, and begin generating income in ways that are accessible within their own community. It will also create opportunities for families to stay together instead of separating due to work migration.
To respond to this need, our church will develop training in fruit processing and smoothie production using simple equipment such as blenders and locally available ingredients. We want to teach participants how to select seasonal fruits, prepare clean and healthy drinks, calculate basic costs, and present products in a way that is attractive to customers. Through this, we want to turn everyday local produce into meaningful skills that can support both income and personal development.
Our church exists so that members grow in their faith, and to build up new leaders who serve as positive role models for the community.
