Virtue and Skill

Welcome to Don Bosco VTC Palabek

Don Bosco VTC Palabek is the 3rd in Uganda 101st Don Bosco Training Center in Africa. In the world Salesians of Don Bosco run about 855 training centers. Our center in Palabek Refugee Settlement in Northern end of Uganda is a unique institution among the 28 refugee settlements in the country. It is not only an emergency response to the refugee youth but it also serves a large number of Ugandan youths who also lack similar opportunity. This area was ravaged by the rebels of Lord’s Resistance Army led by Rebel Leader Joseph Kony for over 25 years. Currently we are accredited with 9 courses by DIT which include Welding & Metal fabrication,Tailoring, Electrical, Solar Installation, Carpentry, Motor Vehicle mechanics, Hairdressing, Construction, Agriculture with Computer and Driving as additinal courses that the students can study.

About Us

Don Bosco Vocational training center is located in Paluda-Palabek Refugee settlement, Lamwo District along Kitgum-Atiak Road 500 Km to Paluda trading centre. The school is known for it uniqueness and service to Refugees and the vulnerable citizens. This illustrate the phrase of Rebuilding lives. Currently the school is comprised of over 200 students population with qualified Parent-like teaching and non-teaching staff to train and handle the students in a parently way.

What We Offer To The Community