M., a 21-year-old young man from Hebron with a visual difficulty caused by nyctalopia (night blindness), was registered and referred by a Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) worker. Following an assessment of his needs, he was referred to the Career Counseling and Vocational Assessment Unit to identify suitable opportunities based on his abilities and interests.

As part of his preparation for self-employment, M. participated in a small business management training course conducted by the CBR Economic Empowerment Unit, which helped him develop the knowledge and skills needed to manage his own business. Following the assessment of his readiness and capabilities, the CBR Program supported him in establishing a greenhouse by providing the necessary equipment, supplies, and agricultural seedlings.

Today, M. manages his agricultural project and regularly supplies vegetables to local traders. The project has become an important source of income for his family, with M. working alongside his mother and siblings.

Beyond generating income, the project has strengthened M.’s skills, increased his self-reliance, and enabled him to take on a leading economic role within his family. He has become the primary breadwinner for his family, while the project has also contributed to the economic empowerment of his mother and siblings.

M.’s story demonstrates how targeted vocational guidance, skills development, and economic support can transform a small opportunity into a source of livelihood, independence, and empowerment for both a young person with a disability and his family.