Sunday
October 30, Dar es Salaam – More than 900 young food vendors have been
equipped to take their rightful place as equals in the economy through a
collaboration between Coca-Cola Kwanza Ltd (a subsidiary of Coca-Cola
Beverages Africa) and the Institute of Social Work.
Today, the
youth received business and entrepreneurship training, focusing on
bookkeeping, customer care and capital growth, as part of Coca-Cola
Kwanza’s youth economic inclusion program, dubbed Chipsika Kiajira na
Coke.
Coca-Cola Kwanza Ltd presented 300 Customized high pressure
gas stoves, 300 (15Kg)-LPG gas Cylinders, 38 food cabin, 80 tables for
food cabin, aprons, and t-shirts to support their businesses.
Minister
of State, Prime Minister's Office, (Labour, Youth, Employment and
Persons with Disability), Hon. Prof. Joyce Lazaro Ndalichako, attended
the official handover function at the Institute of Social Work,
accompanied by CCBA in Tanzania Managing Director, Unguu Sulay.
Speaking
at the function, Prof. Ndalichako said, "I am very pleased with efforts
made by Coca-Cola Kwanza Ltd. for coming up with different economic
inclusion initiatives that are leaving an actual impact to our society.
Chipsika Kiajira is designed to equip our youth in this famous business
with necessary skills and tools of trade needed for growth”
Prof.
Ndalichako continued to heap praise to the company while urging other
private sector organizations to support government’s efforts as they
look at different ways to create employment opportunities for youth.
On
the other hand, Coca-Cola Kwanza’s managing director, Unguu Sulay,
pointed out that Coca-Cola Kwanza appreciates the continued
collaboration between his firm and Institute of Social Work as they two
have shared vision in social welfare. “This is what we refer to as
partnership for growth. These skills capped by tools of trade given is a
great way to ensure business sustainability for these young
entrepreneurs.”
His comments were backed up by Dr.Joyce Nyoni,
Head of Institute of Social Work who urged the beneficiaries to ensure
they apply the skills given to their benefit and the benefits of the
society at large.
Speaking earlier, Coca-Cola Kwanza’s Public
Affairs, Sustainability and Communications Director Mr. Salum Nassor
said, “What we see today is the result of the need analysis done in the
streets of Dar es Salaam where this business is famous. We will continue
to identify opportunities and deliver to our economic inclusion
commitments to youth and women in our society.”
Speaking on their
part, the beneficiaries of the project highlighted, "As a young man, I
take this opportunity to thank Coca-Cola Kwanza for supporting us with
the necessary tools and skills needed to grow our businesses. This
business employs a lot of young men and women, one station has a minimum
of three people”.
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