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Through the support of The Welfare Association and funding from Mr. Ihsan Abu-Ghazala

Atfaluna Society for Deaf Children (ASDC) in Gaza City has successfully accomplished a large quantity food production training course for deaf and hard of hearing youth within the activities of the project entitled “Vocational Training and Job Creation project”, a 11-month project generously funded by Mr. Ihsan Abu Ghazalah, through the support of the Welfare Association.

The 168-hour training course was implemented at Atfaluna Society for Deaf Children during the period from 01 December 2013 to 27 February 2014 for a 12 deaf and hard of hearing youth at the aim of empowering them to become knowledgeable, self-reliant, and provide them with the skills to enter the job market and find gainful employment, thus improving their quality of life as well as having a positive impact on their communities.

Worth noting that trainees will be provided with paid  practical training in  food production factories and restaurants in the Gaza Strip, in addition to potential employment opportunities upon the end of the  practical training period.

From his part, Fares Al Masri, Public Relations Manager at Al-Mashtal Restaurant, explained his commitment to cooperate with Atfaluna Society to support the deaf trainees training and job opportunities.  He stated: “we believe that the deaf youth are able to demonstrate the willingness and ability. Atfaluna Restaurant is a presentable and successful model for their talents and creativity in the food production field.”