{"id":4109,"date":"2023-12-19T09:49:51","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T08:49:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bnd.ngo\/blog\/2023\/12\/19\/the-otto-per-mille-valdese-at-garage-italia\/"},"modified":"2024-06-20T10:29:18","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T08:29:18","slug":"the-otto-per-mille-valdese-at-garage-italia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bnd.ngo\/en\/blog\/2023\/12\/19\/the-otto-per-mille-valdese-at-garage-italia\/","title":{"rendered":"The Otto per Mille Valdese at Garage Italia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Garage Italia: A Winning Professional Training Project in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso<\/p>\n\n<p><span class=\"jCAhz JxVs2d ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">In the heart of Ouagadougou, the vibrant capital of Burkina Faso, lies a project that has changed the prospects of young aspiring mechanics.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz JxVs2d ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Garage Italia, a professional training school in mechanics, has become one of the projects dearest to us at Bambini nel Deserto. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"jCAhz JxVs2d ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Since its inception in 2014, this school has opened doors of opportunity for numerous young people, offering a viable alternative to migration and contributing to the development of the local community. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"jCAhz JxVs2d ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">The beating heart of the project is the training of young talents in the field of motorcycle mechanics. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"jCAhz JxVs2d ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Each course welcomes an average of 10 young people, and at the end of each course, on average, 7 of them find work in the workshops scattered around the city.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz JxVs2d ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">This extraordinary result is testimony to the commitment and quality of the education offered at Garage Italia. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"jCAhz JxVs2d ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">The project is not only a training school, but also represents a concrete response to the growing problem of migration.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video height=\"720\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1280 \/ 720;\" width=\"1280\" controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/bnd.ngo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/12-Pittore8x1000-1.m4v\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n<p><span class=\"jCAhz JxVs2d ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">By offering practical skills and job opportunities, Garage Italia is committed to providing students with a sustainable future directly in their community.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz JxVs2d ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">This vision aligned with the desire of many young people to stay and contribute to their country rather than seek opportunities elsewhere. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"jCAhz JxVs2d ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Among the key supporters of this commendable project, we would like to expressly thank the Otto per Mille of the Waldensian and Methodist Table. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"jCAhz JxVs2d ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Their significant contribution made the creation and ongoing success of Garage Italia possible. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"jCAhz JxVs2d ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">It is thanks to partners like them that we can continue to invest in education and professional training, creating a tangible impact in the lives of young people and in the communities in which we operate. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"jCAhz JxVs2d ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Garage Italia represents a shining example of the Children in the Desert projects that are changing the face of African communities. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"jCAhz JxVs2d\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Vocational training is a fundamental pillar for the sustainable future of people and societies. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"jCAhz JxVs2d ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">With the continued support of our partners and the contributions of all those who believe in our mission, we will continue to shape a better future for the youth of Burkina Faso and beyond.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the heart of Ouagadougou, the vibrant capital of Burkina Faso, lies a project that has changed the prospects of young aspiring mechanics. 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