About Us
March 16, 2021 2026-08-20 15:56About Us
OUR STORY
Empowering Dreams. Transforming Lives. Building Africa’s Future Through Skills.
Every great transformation begins with a vision, a vision of a world where every individual has the opportunity to discover their potential, develop their talents, and create a better future for themselves, their families, and their communities.
For over two decades, Concern for the Girl Child (CGC) has been at the forefront of creating opportunities for vulnerable girls, young people, and communities across Uganda. Through its commitment to education, child protection, empowerment, and livelihood development, CGC has worked to ensure that every girl has the chance to thrive, regardless of their circumstances.
However, we believe that true empowerment goes beyond providing support today, it means creating pathways for lasting independence, economic resilience, and sustainable change for generations to come.
It is from this powerful vision that Hayes Vocational Learning Centre (HVLC) was born.
Introducing Hayes Vocational Learning Centre (HVLC)
A Centre Where Skills Create Opportunities and Dreams Become Reality
Welcome to Hayes Vocational Learning Centre (HVLC), a transformative hub dedicated to unlocking potential, nurturing talent, and preparing the next generation of skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators.
HVLC is more than a training institution; it is a movement designed to equip individuals (both girls and boys) with the practical skills, confidence, and opportunities needed to succeed in today’s rapidly changing world.
Through innovative, hands-on, and industry-driven vocational programs, HVLC provides learners with the tools they need to build meaningful careers, start enterprises, create employment opportunities, and contribute positively to society.
We believe that every skill learned is a seed planted for a better tomorrow. Whether it is empowering a young person to secure dignified employment, supporting an entrepreneur to launch a successful business, or equipping a community member with skills for economic independence, HVLC exists to turn potential into possibility.
A Vision Beyond Training, Building a Sustainable Future
HVLC represents CGC’s bold step towards creating a sustainable future where social impact and economic empowerment go hand in hand.
As a strategic sustainability initiative of CGC, HVLC is designed to create a long-term platform that strengthens the organization’s ability to continue serving vulnerable communities while reducing dependence on traditional funding models.
By establishing a centre that generates skills, opportunities, partnerships, and sustainable income streams, HVLC will enable CGC to expand its impact and continue investing in programs that transform lives.
This is not only an investment in infrastructure, it is an investment in people, communities, and the future of Africa.
Together, we are building a model where empowered individuals become change-makers, where skills become opportunities, and where communities become engines of growth.
Our Vision for the Future
At HVLC, we envision a future where every young person and individual has access to quality skills training, entrepreneurship opportunities, and the confidence to pursue their dreams.
We are committed to becoming a leading centre of vocational excellence in Africa, recognized for producing skilled professionals, innovative entrepreneurs, and responsible leaders who contribute to economic transformation and sustainable development.
Through collaboration with government, development partners, private sector actors, communities, and individuals who believe in the power of skills, we are creating an ecosystem where everyone has a role to play in shaping a brighter future.
Our Leadership
Guided by Vision, Driven by Purpose
Dr. Ann F. Hayes
Founder | Patron
Marjorie K. Sseruwo
Executive Director
Margaret Kasozi
Goodwill Ambassador
Follow the Journey of the HAYES Vocational Learning Centre Construction Project.
Stay tuned as we document each milestone—from foundation to finish. Your support helps turn these structures into spaces of transformation and learning.
Join Us in Building a Future Powered by Skills
The future belongs to those who are prepared for it. At Hayes Vocational Learning Centre, we are preparing individuals not just for jobs, but for opportunities. Not just for careers, but for leadership. Not just for today, but for generations to come.
Together, let us empower dreams, transform lives, and build a future where skills unlock endless possibilities.
