NGO provides platform for youth to learn beauty skills
The intention is when these learners graduate to open up their own businesses to ensure less dependence on the government.
SEBOKENG – Empowering young minds and enhancing their skills, Thy Kingdom Care Centre has joined forces with beauty giant L’Oreal to launch an innovative initiative in the Vaal Triangle, a salon where youth can learn make-up, hair styling and nail care.
The official opening was on Saturday at Zone 3 in Sebokeng.
This groundbreaking partnership aims to provide disadvantaged young individuals with a platform to discover their creativity, building confidence and unlocking their potential. By equipping them with practical skills and knowledge, this collaborative effort seeks to foster a sense of self-worth, creativity and entrepreneurship among the younger generation.
Thy Kingdom Care Centre is a Non-profit Organisation (NPO) established in 2012. They operate as a drop-in centre providing social and healthcare services to orphans and vulnerable individuals across the Sedibeng District. The organisation has various programmes healthcare services for HIV/AIDS infected clients, teenage pregnancy education, adherence support clubs as well as HIV/AIDS counselling and prevention of mother to child transmission.
Speaking to Sedibeng Ster, the Chairperson of the Board, Mr Lehlohonolo Ntema emphasised how this salon will be a great help to the youth of Sedibeng District, stating: “As the salon doors opens, a new world of possibilities emerges, promising to transform lives and redefine the future for these talented youth. We believe in them, their talents and abilities. As Thy Kingdom Care Centre, we are committed to helping them thrive and reach new heights, we are so happy to get started on this exciting journey together. We tend to make this salon a vibrant, inclusive and nurturing space where everyone can flourish.”
The feeding scheme forming part of the programmes has been facing financial difficulty, but to make sure the feeding scheme keeps feeding the children of Zone 3 and Evaton, MMC of Environment Management and Planning, Jonas Radebe donated R1 000. Community members, youth and some stakeholders attended the launch of the salon. The Centre has 25 learners but the aim is to have 100 learners by next year. The intention is when these learners graduate to open up their own businesses to ensure less dependence on the government.
