LEEDO’s Vocational Training Program at SETU Bandhan Transitional Shelter equips street-connected children and youth with practical skills for income generation, self-reliance, and empowerment. By offering hands-on training in marketable trades, LEEDO provides children with opportunities to build livelihoods, gain confidence, and break the cycle of poverty.

The program focuses on creative, technical, and entrepreneurial skills, preparing participants to contribute meaningfully to their families and communities.

Key Components

1. Beautification & Personal Care Training

• Children learn hairdressing, skincare, makeup, and grooming skills.
• Practical sessions emphasize professional techniques, hygiene, and customer service.
• Graduates gain the ability to work in salons, beauty parlors, or start small home-based services.

2. Tailoring and Fashion Design

• Participants acquire sewing, stitching, embroidery, and basic fashion design skills.
• Training includes pattern-making, garment finishing, and quality control, suitable for formal employment or entrepreneurship.
• Graduates can work in local tailoring shops, garment factories, or create home-based tailoring businesses.

3. Handicrafts and Carpentry

Children learn handicraft production, jewelry making, and decorative arts.

• Focus on creativity, craftsmanship, and small-scale entrepreneurship.
• Handicraft skills enable children to generate income and participate in local markets or exhibitions.
• Practical training in basic carpentry, wood work making, and maintenance skills.

• Emphasis on safety, precision, and hands-on experience.
• Graduates can enter local workshops, construction projects, or start small-scale carpentry businesses.

Impact

• Children develop marketable skills that provide income opportunities and self-reliance.
• Vocational training boosts confidence, discipline, and problem-solving abilities.
• Graduates are better prepared to transition from shelters into family, community, and professional life.
• The program complements education, food, and psychosocial support, ensuring holistic development.

Alignment with LEEDO’s Mission

Vocational Training at SETU Bandhan embodies LEEDO’s vision to empower children beyond survival. By providing practical skills and guidance, LEEDO ensures that children not only rebuild their lives but also gain independence, dignity, and hope for a productive future.