Providing hope for a self-determined future through education is what we can give, which is confirmed time and again and is reflected in many individual achievements. Two examples from South Africa: Abbigail Waylin and Noorun-Nisaa Dela-Cruz. They came from the poorest of backgrounds; Abbigail lost her father at the age of 15 months and Noorun lived alone with her brother and mother. They attended school at “Christel House” and, from 2012, the “Education for Life” training course in hairdressing. Both were highly motivated and excited about their training opportunity. What was initially just fun quickly became a passion and this was reflected in their performance – they had found a job. Two years later: Noorun-Nisaa works in the salon “Avalon Hair Design” near Ottery and her employer is very happy with her professional development. Abbigail has found a job in the renowned salon “Carlton International Cape Town” with its own training school. She is now the assistant to the salon manager and is continuing her training.
These are two not uncommon career paths: from the Education for Life school to a job, a salary and a better life.
