Tehran’s Pooya Shahr centers offer free skill courses to labor children
The CEO of the Services and Social Partnerships Organization of Tehran Municipality has announced that free training in 14 skill courses is being provided to working children at Pooya Shahr centers.
Highlighting the range of services available across the capital’s 34 Pooya Shahr centers, Ahmad Ahmadi Sadr emphasized the commitment of the organization to empowering working and street children, according to IRNA.
As part of this initiative, free training classes are being conducted in 14 different fields, with the aim of equipping these children with valuable skills.
The CEO stressed that all services offered at Pooya Shahr are completely free.
“The primary goal is to empower both the working children, who may be vulnerable to social harm, and their families. The focus is on providing skill-based and professional training,” he said.
Ahmadi Sadr added that these workshops and classes cover handicrafts, painting, embroidery, hairdressing, sewing, leatherworking, knitting, carpet weaving, computer skills, advanced mechanics, theater, writing, and acting.
He further noted that since implementing this project, a significant number of working children or their family members have acquired new skills and experienced empowerment.
Lastly, the CEO highlighted additional activities taking place at these centers that go beyond educational programs. These include providing health items and livelihood packages along with financial support for medical treatment costs. Furthermore, they offer assistance with school registration and literacy initiatives.