For youth like Sonia and Rima, the towns that flourish on the periphery of tea estates offer more opportunities for gainful employment. But, because of substandard schooling and a lack of training, people from tea estates often can't compete with more qualified applicants. The Community Health and Advancement Initiative (CHAI) has helped 400 youth over the past year with scholarships, technical trainings and apprenticeships, including Sonia and Rima.
As the demand for wood products began to decline, wood carvers were forced to seek other work, putting the art of traditional woodcarving at risk of extinction. The Community Friendly Movement (CFM) works with these artisans to preserve a valuable craft while also increasing opportunities in rural areas. Global Goods Partners works with CFM to find markets for these carvings from the local Ankundu tree.
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