In Kabul we want to set up a woodworking company where unemployed young men have the opportunity to learn the work of a woodworker / carpenter. The woodworking company in Kabul makes furniture and custom interiors. Because of the specialist machines the company also can fullfill woodworking orders from third parties who do not have access to specialist machines.

About 45,000 euros (54.000 US dollar) is needed to start this company, part of which is already covered by the starting entrepreneur and previously received donations. This amount is mainly needed for the purchase of specialist machines for interior construction and financing the start-up period.

Will you help us to raise the amount needed to start this social enterprise?

“Helping unemployed young men”


Approach

Company Structure

The woodworking company in Kabul makes furniture and custom interiors. Because of the specialist machines the company also can fullfill woodworking orders from third parties.

Staff
The company offers 10 permanent positions:
four professional
woodworkers and six on-the-job training positions for the young men.
Within the company all workers will be trained to work with the specialist machines and/or making designs.
USP

The workshop distinguishes itself and stands out from the rest by a number of specialist machines needed for interior construction: CNC laser cutting machine, Vacuum forming machine and PVC machine

 
 

Entrepreneur

Abdullah has been with a woodworking company for many years. He is appreciated for his technical expertise
and commitment to business operations. He is concerned about the problems of his country and city and wants to use this social enterprise to train young men to become woodworkers. Special: his current boss supports his initiative and has already promised to help him.

“I learned the trade in Iran. I like to work with my hands. I am very grateful to my current boss who has agreed to help me. I want to pass on to others what my boss does and has done for me.”

Personally, Abdullah is passionate about building his country: “There are plenty
of talented guys. However, there is hardly any education and there are too few jobs. With my company I want to contribute to a better future for Afghanistan.”


Why Village of Peace?

We expressly do not concern ourselves with short-term aid from abroad, rather placing the responsibility for change with the Afghans themselves.

We train and coach the local communities to be able to tackle their own problems. A change in thinking, doing and ownership is central to them doing so.
Working exclusively with Afghans, we intentionally keep our main Dutch office as small as possible.
Our network of Afghan professionals is reliable, both inside and outside the country. The network enables us to operate in a culturally and politically sensitive manner. Our projects and social enterprises are all led by passionate Afghan managers, who are committed to doing an emotionally sound job.
  

Invest in social entrepreneurship!

Invest with us to start this woodworking company in Kabul with which we can make a social impact by training and guiding unemployed young people to a job.