THE Dream Beauty Academy

A polished look is important in Rwandan culture, and women with discretionary income often spend considerable time at the salon. As a result, salons in Rwanda are plentiful and pay hairstylists well. The Dream Beauty Academy was founded with the intention of empowering women unable to access traditional education with the skills necessary to build a career in the beauty industry.

The IMPACT

The Dream Beauty Academy is a non-profit cosmetology school in Kigali, Rwanda. It opened in 2012 in partnership with the Academy of Hair Design in Springfield, MO and is a sister school to the vocational sewing program. Both operate at Africa New Life’s Ministry Center in Kigali, Rwanda.

Fifteen women are enrolled annually in hair braiding, cutting, styling, and coloring courses, as well as manicures and pedicures. All women attend weekly devotionals and intensive entrepreneurship training from an accredited trainer.

After graduation, all students receive a kit of supplies, and six top students are invited back for an intensive internship.

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Classes are offered to women for a nominal charge, and Africa New Life relies on donations to cover program expenses. Consider making a one-time or monthly donation to the program using the button below!

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