Dami Skill Training Center

The Partnership

July 15, 2020 Innovative Humanitarian Solutions (IHS) and Bulsho Social Development Organization created a partnership to provide skill training to help the poor of the Dami area break the cycle of poverty into which they were born.

The duration of the first training will be two months (44 days), which means the trainees will attend the training center for five days a week, Saturday to Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

IHS will provide funding for the short-term skill training program. Bulsho Organization will provide the training facilities and be responsible for all local tax liabilities, national insurance and pension contributions or similar obligations and any claims, charges or liabilities arising in respect of the fees paid by the client.

Following or during the second month of the first successful training, Bulsho Social Organization will submit to IHS a business plan as follows:

  • Cost for one income generating barber shop with budget that show a financial plan, which will include funds needed, number of employees, complete budget for operation, etc.
  • Cost for one income generating beauty salon with budget that shows a financial plan, which will include funds needed, number of employees, compete budget for operation, etc.

Upon receipt of the business plans IHS will determine how many locations can be adequately be funded and provide those funds.

Barbering

The first class will enroll 15 men who will learn to be barbers. The duration of the training will be two months (44 days), which means the trainees will attend the training center for five days a week, Saturday to Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Hours may be adjusted as needed but must be a minimum of 6 hours per day.

After the training a for-profit company will be strategically located in the capital city of Hargeisa. The for-profit company will hire the graduates. The “new” employees will be given a fair wage and have a secure job. Any profit from the Skill Training Center will also provide funding for the next training session.

    Cosmetology

    The first class will enroll 15 ladies who will learn to do henna beautification/cosmetology. The duration of the training will be two months (44 days), which means the trainees will attend the training center for five days a week, Saturday to Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Hours may be adjusted as needed but must be a minimum of 6 hours per day.

    After the training a for-profit company will be strategically located in the capital city of Hargeisa. The for-profit company will hire the graduates. The “new” employees will be given a fair wage and have a secure job. Any profit from the Skill Training Center will also provide funding for the next training session.