
June, 2023
Location: Ar-Raqqa
Beneficiaries: 30
Economic activity in Syria has halved since the beginning of the conflict in 2011 as a result of large losses of human capital, destroyed infrastructure, degraded basic services, and disrupted trade. the veterinary medicine and livestock sector faced many problems and challenges, which are: 1- The inability of recent veterinary medicine graduates to practice the profession of veterinary medicine and enter the labor market due to their lack of practical experience, tools, and equipment necessary for work. 2- The inability of veterinarians who used to work in veterinary medicine before 2011 to recover their sources of income, which were lost as a result of losing some skills and their inability to secure work requirements. The veterinary technician's access to training courses and veterinary supplies enabled him to practice the veterinary profession and establish a sustainable source of income, adding to that, they became able to hire workforce or vet assistants to help them while working in the field, This project also contributed to supporting and developing the livestock sector in northern Syria.
Project Keys
- The project aims to empower veterinary job seekers with vocational, and technical skills, and nurture an entrepreneurial culture to enhance their employability and productive engagement in economic and local recovery activities.
- Under this project, the beneficiaries received the following: A theoretical and practical training program consisting of 110 sessions over 16 weeks, during which six training courses will be delivered, including: General veterinary skills, Artificial insemination in Cows, Ruminant and poultry nutrition, Poultry breeding and care, Life skills, Business management.
- At the end of the project, every trainee will receive a kit of veterinary equipment and supplies to start their own job.