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Cynefin Pamoja The Hair Show Project
PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Hair Show project is more than a community academy—it's a vibrant celebration of culture, creativity, and confidence. We're creating an immersive experience that showcases the artistry, innovation, and heritage of Afro-textured hair. Through live demonstrations, expert panels, fashion, and community engagement, we’re empowering individuals to embrace their natural beauty and educating the wider public about the rich history and future of Black hair culture.

Beneficiaries

  • Student or learners

    Train 5 trainee stylists in a VTCT Level 3 & 2 diploma in L2 & L3 women’s combined hairdressing - 640 hours over 30 weeks and we will also provide educational resources to community leaders in schools and organisations on anti-hair discrimination.

  • Community

    We will post call outs via our socials to promote the training and we will also work with community members to equipping people with the skills that they’ll need to get by, employability skills, clarity on misinformation around professional hair.

  • Number of beneficiaries - 300

    Learners will benefit from digital platform and resources

  • Reach of your work

    The project will benefit 1000+ communities in Npt

Geographic reach

  • Wales: Newport
BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

500

The project will benefit 500+ minority ethnic groups in Npt

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£27,300.00

TIMELINE

Jul 2025 - Dec 2025

Project Outcome Targets

Train 5 trainee stylists on an accredited VTCT L2 & L3 in women’s combined hairdressing

Deliver 4x antiracism metaverse workshops/focus groups in schools/organisations as a learning space

Hold 1x cumulative Afro hair Roadshow where qualified trainees can exhibit their final hair expo

Project Activities

  • Sharing resources to community leaders; e.g. Headteachers in Wales about Halo Code

  • Host impact sessions and drop in surgeries with community leaders after resource sharing as check-in

  • Train 5 participants to complete 640 hours over 30 weeks in women’s combined hairdressing course

  • Culminate the project with an Afro Hair social event to showcase the progress of the trainees skills

  • Deliver decolonised hair & beauty content in schools & organisations as a learning space

Resources Needed For The Project

Resource Description Quantity needed When needed How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs)
MONEY We'll require funding to help train trainee stylists, Host hair metaverse tutorials and create digital resources for use 5 04/07/2025 Support trainees, hands-on workshops, and keynote speakers who educate attendees about Afro hair care & culture
SERVICES Stalls- makeup and beauty supplies & dance performances 10+ 04/07/2025 Hair stylists, barbers, or salon owners donating time can offer: Free styling workshops for education and empowerment.
Project Impact and Partners
IMPACT REPORTING

Bi-annually

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being UN SDG 4: Quality Education UN SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth UN SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

We will host impact sessions and drop in surgeries with community leaders after the event.

WHO IS ALREADY FUNDING THE PROJECT?

N/A

N/A
OTHER PARTNERS

Afro Hair Academy

We will collaborate with afro hair academy using their space as a community academy VTCT Level 3 & 2