| The Al Hayat Centre, a BHW project, continues to function providing training for between 300-350 students each year. Courses provided by the centre include hairdressing, beauty, barbering and computer skills. There are also courses in English speaking and leisure courses in art and music. The outcome of the training programmes has been very positive with an estimated 40% finding employment. Many of those attending the vocational training courses initially come into contact with the centre through local churches. The focus of the music courses is on teaching young people to play musical instruments so they can assist with leading worship in churches. Some school pupils attend courses in art and music provided by the Centre during their summer holidays. Courses are also attended by poor local Muslims who come because of the reputation of the centre for providing high quality vocational training. Remarkably the centre is accredited by the Egyptian government although not supported by it in any way. |
