Success stories
Hair Together X PACE
Celebrating the triumph of talent and transformation
On this special graduation in November 2023, we honored a remarkable group of women from PACE, supported by The Irish Probation Service. Over the course of 10 inspiring weeks, these individuals embarked on a journey of learning and personal growth.
Watch back the captivating interviews with participants Sandra and Nicola as they share their incredible experiences. Gain valuable insights from our esteemed supporters Maggie from PACE and Paul from Dublin Northwest Partnership, as they reflect on the profound impact of the Hair Together course. Find out more about how one participant spent an extra night in prison to partake in our program.
Join us in celebrating the triumphs and transformations of these talented women!
How we're making a difference
Stories of Growth
"My daughter took part and was thoroughly immersed in it, learning new skills and getting opportunities she wouldn’t have otherwise. Hair Together is a genius idea which I hope many other teens get the chance to experience. The mentors and trainers were second to none and I think this is paramount to the programmes success. GRMA!"
Cherisse – Ballymun
"Such an amazing experience, thanks to everyone who took time to help us during this course, such a great opportunity for young people, I definitely learned things I’ll take with me throughout my life."
Taylor – Setanta GAA
High Level Impact Statement
- Since August 2023 we have empowered 96 individuals, fostering a sense of community and wellbeing through hairstyling and barbering.
- We fuse personal wellbeing with professional development, preparing our participants to go further into education and meaningful employment.
- We address barriers such as low self-esteem, hidden disabilities, and limited coping skills, that significantly improves our participants’ confidence and resilience.
- By integrating education with personal growth, we tackled limited beliefs and societal labels, equipping participants with valuable skills and renewed self-confidence.
- Our programme contributes to the employment of young people, equipping them with job-ready skills and practical training in hairstyling and barbering.
- By addressing barriers to employment, such as low confidence and lack of coping mechanisms, our initiative successfully transitions participants into the workforce.
- Our focus on meaningful employment through education helps participants overcome systemic challenges and integrate more effectively into their communities.
Targeted Impact Statements
- Our programme empowers young people from Ballymun & women who have experienced prison to overcome significant barriers such as limited beliefs, low self-esteem, and hidden disabilities. By offering hairstyling, barbering, and personal development training, the initiative equips them with practical skills and confidence to pursue meaningful educational and employment opportunities.
- Through targeted engagement, the programme creates a supportive environment for young participants & women who have experienced prison enhancing their resilience, fostering personal growth, and helping them break free from societal labels and systemic challenges.