Carpentry

We have several skilled carpenters who work with us. At the end of 2009 we won a Government contract to build 500 desks for schools. We have also carried out a lot of other work in the local area, so this service has been quite a good thing for us. It has already paid back the money we invested on machines and tools.

Our carpentry services are now accredited by TEVET (Technical Entrepreneurial Vocational Education and Authority) which is recognised by the Malawi Government and other African countries. Having a TEVET accredited qualification assists young people with technical skills, and is an advantage for them if they decide to go to technical schools or in finding a job.

The carpentry shop behind our office in Nkhata Bay and a few of our carpenters

For each student the ARK Foundation still have to pay a certificate processing fee, and an examination fee which costs MK 11,340 (approx GBP 50).

We currently have 4 people working on this project - 2 teachers and 2 apprentices. We are able to pay the teachers MK 7,500 (GBP abt 34) per month and the apprentices MK 4,000 (GBP abt 18) per month if we we have a good month (which means making over MK 50,000 profit). If we are not making this kind of money then we have to look more closely at what we are able to pay our people.

Most months we earn between MK 15-25,000 profit (abt GBP 68-114) from our carpentry services which goes some way to paying our bills.

If you have any requirement for our carpentry services then please contact Christopher Chapema

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