Today, the 18th of February 2026, EACOP, through its Social and Environmental Investment and Corporate Social Responsibility (SEI/CSR) Programme, supported the Don Bosco Oysterbay Vocational Training Centre by rehabilitating its Welding Training Facility. This initiative aligns with EACOP’s Local Content Strategy and demonstrates the Company’s ongoing commitment to youth development and technical skills building in Tanzania.
The rehabilitation project included a comprehensive upgrade of the welding workshop, with improved infrastructure, modern tools, and a welding simulator designed to provide safe, efficient, and industry-relevant technical training. These enhancements are aimed at strengthening practical, hands-on learning, improving safety standards, and increasing enrolment and completion rates in welding and related trades.
Don Bosco Oysterbay Vocational Training Centre is one of twelve Don Bosco institutions in Tanzania. The Centre provides technical and vocational education to disadvantaged and marginalized youth from Dar es Salaam and surrounding regions, equipping them with the skills needed for sustainable livelihoods.
At the ceremony, EACOP Project Director, Mr. Emmanuel Blarez, said: “The rehabilitation of this workshop, along with advanced training tools such as the welding simulator, reflects our commitment to providing students with modern, safe, and effective learning environments. The simulator enables learners to practice techniques, identify and correct errors, and build confidence before engaging in real-world scenarios, enhancing both safety and work quality.”
Ms. Clare Haule, SEI/CSR Manager, encouraged students to take full advantage of the upgraded workshop to strengthen their technical skills and future career prospects. Ms. Neema Kweka, Local Content Manager, highlighted EACOP’s broader support to vocational institutions across Tanzania, noting that this initiative is among the most promising programmes for sustainable skills development and local capacity building.
Father Felix, Principal of Don Bosco, expressed gratitude for the support, noting that the welding workshop was one of the first buildings constructed at the Centre in 1993. Its rehabilitation marks an important milestone in the Centre’s journey toward becoming a fully equipped institution that meets international training standards.
Mr. Peter Gathercole, Founder and Managing Director of IACA, who donated a welding simulator machine to the new rehabilitated building, shared his excitement for the Centre’s future and said he looks forward to Don Bosco becoming one of Tanzania’s next internationally recognized training centres.
This initiative reflects EACOP’s commitment to socio-economic development through local content and workforce capacity building, strengthening technical proficiency, employability, and a culture of safety among Tanzanian youth.
The ceremony was attended by the EACOP Project Director and team, representatives from EWURA and TPDC, IACA Founder and Managing Director, CPP, EITS and Don Bosco leadership and teaching staff.
