The New Myanmar Foundation conducted its first Hairdressing Training Batch from September 9th to October 7th, with a total of 18 participants attending. The training provided women with essential skills in shampooing, hair cutting, straightening, curling, digital curling, hair dyeing, and hair straightening, while men learned the basics of shampooing, haircuts, hair dyeing, hair highlighting, and face washing. The curriculum included both theoretical and practical components, with participants practicing their skills in real-world settings. As part of the training, male trainees conducted a practical field trip to the Coil Pat factory, and female trainees practiced at a school in Mae Pa, enhancing their hands-on experience. 

Despite the program’s success, several challenges were encountered. These included logistical difficulties in organizing consistent attendance due to the unstable living conditions of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and limited access to professional-grade equipment, which affected the quality of hands-on practice. Additionally, varying skill acquisition rates among participants required extended support and follow-up sessions. Nonetheless, the training program significantly empowered participants by providing them with valuable vocational skills, improving their job prospects, and contributing to their economic independence and resilience.