The “Beauty for a Better Life” program which was rolled out with the support of the L’Oréal Foundation and in partnership with the NGO, ‘ICARE’ hosted the graduation ceremony of the 1st batch upon the successful completion.
“Beauty for a Better Life” has been implemented across the globe in different countries to bring a positive change in the lives of the program beneficiaries through top quality, extensive and hands on training programs, free of cost.
The graduation ceremony kicked off with a welcome note by Shahzain Hafeez, Product Manager L’Oréal Pakistan who spoke briefly about the program. This was followed by media addresses from General Manager DPP L’Oréal Pakistan, Salman Amjad and Mehreen Syed, Chairperson ICARE who all shared their thoughts on the inauguration of the educational program in Pakistan. This was followed by certificates distribution ceremony and group photograph of the graduates.
As the idea of beauty is itself associated with individuality and creativity, the program’s mission is to enable every participant experience a positive change and get equipped with professional make-up techniques. L’Oréal as an organization celebrates sustainable growth and individuality which is the main objective of this program in Pakistan.
Under the mentorship of Mehreen Syed who is the local spokesperson of L’Oréal Paris the graduates were able to get their hands on the latest techniques of makeup and styling. The extensive 3 month training enabled them to get familiar with the latest trends in beauty through a training which equipped them with practical knowledge. The aim of the program was to make the participating women self sufficient enough to support their families and helped them to get an experience through various stages of learning under qualified stylists.
The primary beneficiaries of the “Beauty for a Better Life” program in Pakistan were mainly women from disadvantaged backgrounds; unemployed women, as well as women experiencing social or family difficulties.
The “Beauty for a Better Life” program deploys customized theoretical as well as practical teaching curricula, delivered by quality instructors solely dedicated to the program’s limited number of students. The training will take place in a specialized institute IFAP (The International Fashion Academy Pakistan) which will help meet the needs of this program.
Speaking about the graduation ceremony of “Beauty for a Better Life”, L’Oréal Pakistan (General Manager DPP) Salman Amjad,
“The program is an initiative to empower and educate women to make a difference in their lives. The program is designed in accordance with the international standards in theory and practice of the L’Oréal Foundation. In Pakistan, we specifically want to cater to the youth and to make them financially independent.
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