Hair Dressing Project: Empowering Refugees and Host Communities Through Skill-Based Livelihoods
Mirror Group Network’s Hair Dressing Project
Hair Dressing Project is a hands-on vocational training initiative that equips refugees and vulnerable host community members in Uganda with practical skills in plaiting and hair styling. This program transforms talent into opportunity, fostering self-reliance and economic resilience.
Program Objectives
Skill Development for Income Generation: Participants receive professional training in hair styling, plaiting, and salon techniques, enabling them to earn a sustainable income.
Entrepreneurship & Employment Pathways: Graduates are empowered to launch their own businesses, work in established salons, or offer mobile services within their communities.
Community Resilience: By promoting self-employment and financial independence, the program strengthens local economies and reduces vulnerability.
Youth & Women Empowerment: The initiative prioritizes marginalized groups especially young people and women who face limited access to formal employment.
Why Hair Dressing Matters
In displacement-affected communities, vocational skills like hair dressing offer a low-cost, high-impact pathway to dignity and self-sufficiency. Beyond income, it builds confidence, creativity, and social connection.
Partner With Us
Your support can help scale this impactful program to reach more aspiring entrepreneurs. Donors and partners play a vital role in:
- Providing training materials and salon equipment.
- Funding startup kits for graduates.
- Supporting mentorship and business development.
- Enhancing program monitoring and evaluation.
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