Training Workshop in New Halfa Enhances Vocational Skills and Livelihood Opportunities for Displaced People and Host Communities

A training workshop was launched on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, in New Halfa as part of the activities of the project entitled “Addressing the Urgent Needs of Displaced People and Host Communities to Strengthen the Resilience and Social Stability of Conflict-Affected Communities in Sudan.” The workshop targeted 25 male and female beneficiaries from the villages of 19 Iskan, Asbri, and Al-Zaliq. The project is being implemented in coordination with the Ministry of Production and Economic Resources, through the Directorate of Technology Transfer and Agricultural Extension, with funding from the United Nations Development Programmed (UNDP).

A vocational training workshop was launched on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, in New Halfa as part of the activities of the project entitled “Addressing the Urgent Needs of Displaced People and Host Communities to Strengthen the Resilience and Social Stability of Conflict-Affected Communities in Sudan.” The workshop targeted 25 male and female beneficiaries from the villages of 19 Iskan, Asbri, and Al-Zaliq.

The workshop aims to develop participants’ vocational skills and equip them with practical expertise in a range of technical and trade-related fields. Participants were divided into four specializations: blacksmithing, general electrical work, mobile phone maintenance, and solar panel installation and maintenance. These training areas are designed to provide participants with practical knowledge and skills that can enhance their employment opportunities and improve their sources of income.

This activity forms part of the project’s broader efforts to strengthen vocational skills, expand livelihood opportunities, and support the economic empowerment of displaced people and host communities. It also seeks to enhance their resilience and improve their economic and living conditions amid the challenges arising from the conflict.

The project is being implemented in coordination with the Ministry of Production and Economic Resources, through the Directorate of Technology Transfer and Agricultural Extension, with funding from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

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