HOW WE PROVIDE HOPE THROUGH EDUCATION:

At Figi Jezi we use every interaction with our community not only as a way to minister to them but to educate them in various ways as well. With the lack of available opportunities our community members are always happy and eager to learn. We host various classes throughout the week for both young and old including but not limited to bible studies, computer classes, sewing classes, English tutoring,  and agriculture classes all taught by our amazing teachers and coaches. Classes always start with a song of praise and prayer and end with juice and laughter.

One of the community favorites is the sewing class which meets every Tuesday and Thursday and is taught by Teacher Pat and assisted by Tito. It is enjoyed by both male and female, young and old. Our classmates love to show off their newest creations, stitched either by hand or machine depending on their current level of training. We have recently transitioned from practicing on sewing paper to using beautifully crafted materials that everyone can admire giving them a strong sense of accomplishment. Pending supplies, we are hopeful to open this class up four days a week for the long list of people waiting for openings. Until then our main instructor Pat, is available at the Transformation Center daily, repairing school and work uniforms for our community.

The adult agriculture education is the newest class in the works and is also part of our Propagation program. This class is being organized and taught by Instructor Tito with Pat as the assistant, will be held on Mondays and Fridays, and has a duration of six months. It will take the students outside of the classroom and into the Figi Jezi community gardens as well as into their own future garden locations where they will be exploring the unlimited opportunities including valuable information about soil erosion, nutrients, mulching, planting, seed propagation, cutting, layering, grafting, division, budding, harvesting ect.