A Little Knowledge Goes a Long Way
September 1, 2022
Mary is one of the beneficiaries of the Transformational Community Development (TCD) hairdressing programme. Her parents died when she was four years old and her younger sister was two years old. Her grandmother took care of them with the help of the neighbours, since they had no source of income. Mary grew up in a very stressful environment, being exposed to child labour early in life.
Recently, she learnt about the Centre of Help and Hope from her friends who passed by and had received knowledge and skills to succeed in life. Mary was able to join, and she was part of our students for two months. Now, she makes a small income from the knowledge she learnt at our centre.
Thank you!
Written By: Habiba
GHNI National Field Leader
Latest Stories from Africa
Honesty is the Best Policy
Through a simple four-week challenge, eleven-year-old Maryam learned that honesty lives in everyday moments, transforming her behavior and earning the trust of her entire village.
Grouping Up For Better Impact
Empowered by local training, 10 Sudanese refugee leaders in Cairo have stepped up to spearhead weekly community initiatives focused on self-reliance, prevention, and knowledge-sharing.
Maturity Brings Balance
Through local community lessons, Hanaa mastered the art of self-control and healthy boundaries, transforming her relationships and shaping a more balanced, wiser life.


