Youth Skills & Development
As part of our developing UK programme, My Basic Needs Charity Foundation aims to create opportunities for young people to gain practical skills, confidence and greater independence.
One area we are currently developing is free introductory hairdressing skills sessions for young people interested in learning the profession, working in partnership with appropriate community organisations and subject to safeguarding, suitable facilities and available resources.
Developing practical pathways for young people
Sewing and dressmaking
Practical garment-making skills that can support self-employment, apprenticeships or work with local businesses.
Free introductory hairdressing skills
The programme will draw upon qualified professional hairdressing experience and aims to introduce young people to practical skills while encouraging confidence, creativity and potential pathways into further training and employment.
Information technology and digital skills
Foundational digital confidence, practical computer use and relevant technology skills for education, work and enterprise.
Employability and enterprise
Work-readiness, confidence, communication, basic business skills and mentoring that help translate training into opportunity.
Confidence, creativity and future opportunity
As the programme develops, MBNCF hopes to expand its skills-based community initiatives in response to local needs.
Responsible delivery requires suitable trainers, safe learning spaces, appropriate equipment, strong safeguarding and community partners. Our objective is practical capability that can improve a young person’s choices and independence.
Help us develop this programme responsibly
Community organisations, professional trainers, equipment partners, mentors and funders can help us create safe, practical opportunities for young people.