THIRTEEN young women have successfully completed the inaugural Food For The Poor’s ‘Braid of Hope’ project, which has equipped them with a valuable life skill that can support their economic independence.
A graduation ceremony was held at the Umana Yana in Kingston, Georgetown, where the participants celebrated the successful completion of the three-month programme alongside family members, facilitators, and other invitees, who had gathered to be a part of the activity.
The ‘Braids of Hope’ project was designed to empower young women through professional hair-braiding training, while also providing instruction in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and essential life skills.
The project aimed to prepare participants not only for careers in the beauty industry, but also to become financially independent and self-sufficient entrepreneurs.
During the ceremony, the graduates were commended for their dedication and perseverance throughout the programme, portraying their willingness to learn.
They were encouraged to apply the knowledge and skills they had acquired to build sustainable livelihoods and contribute positively to their communities.
Meanwhile, representatives of Food For The Poor Guyana Inc reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to investing in programmes that create opportunities for vulnerable individuals and strengthen communities through education, skills training and economic empowerment.
The graduation marked the successful completion of the first cohort of the ‘Braids of Hope’ project and represented an important milestone in the organisation’s efforts to empower young women with practical skills for long-term personal and economic development.
