The Regional Traffic Police Department in Arusha has launched a project in which young people from disadvantaged backgrounds receive free driving lessons with the support of driving schools. This initiative opens up real prospects for teenagers in difficult life circumstances. The aim of the project is to provide in-demand professional skills and improve the financial situation of the participants.
At the opening of the course, Assistant Commissioner of Police Zauda Mohamed, Regional Traffic Police Commander, noted that the project is a key part of the strategy to empower young people. She stressed that the goal is to protect young people from the criminal environment and give them the skills to live independently.
Zauda said that the participants were selected from shelters, parking lots, car washes, markets and bus stations. The police pays for the training and accompanies the participants at all stages of obtaining a driver's license, which increases their chances of self-employment or official employment.
The chief of the traffic Police is confident that obtaining a driver's license will help young people improve their economic situation and avoid criminal pathways.
Among the participants is Godfrey Lizer, who previously worked as a loader. He noted that the training gave him hope of getting a permanent job. Stephen Daniel from Kindness Children's Care thanked the police for the opportunity and promised to study hard. Emmy Frank, who works at a car wash, believes that her new profession will open up the prospects for a better-paying job, and assured her that she will take a responsible approach to training.
