SAPPHO Academy, TITC assist Aura Home children with free skill development program
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 19 2023:
SAPPHO Beauty and Wellness Academy in collaboration with The Intersex and Trans Collective (TITC), a support group for queer community, organised a free skill development program consisting of grooming and self-care session for the children and staff of Aura Home at Patsoi Part I organised by Mirage Foundation.
According to a statement, Aura Home is an institution for gender non-conforming children, supported by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, GOI through the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Manipur under Mission Vatsalya.
As part of this initiative SAPPHO Beauty and Wellness Academy provided training and practical experience to the children and staff in hair cutting techniques, styling and grooming.
Reportedly, the program has been designed to give them hands-on experience in the salon, with the guidance of experienced hairstylists and trainers.
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The statement further shared that the program aims to empower the children of the Home and members of TITC to become self-sufficient and independent individuals who can contribute to society.
SAPPHO Academy has taken the responsibility of providing the necessary equipment and tools for the program to ensure that the children have access to the best resources to learn and practice their skills.
Additionally, the salon will offer job opportunities to the children who excel in the program, so that they can apply their skills and earn a decent living, the statement added.
The event was attended by 20 children, staff and members of TITC between the ages of 15-23 .