"I was in Amman but I wanted to move back to my home town to help women here have opportunities. I have a vision to start my own salon and collaborate with the Cosmetology Center in Tofila, so we can can work together to provide job opportunities. When I grow my business, I want to open up opportunities for other girls who are like me, who are looking to practice and learn a skill they are passionate about." Muvilla is a student at the Cosmetology Training Center in Al Tofila

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“I've loved art since I was a kid. I love to be creative and discover new talents. I think, with this course, I’ve found what I’ve been looking for. I’ve seen videos of girls who have come from very rural areas and have become very successful, starting out by just learning a skill like this one. When this training is finished, I want to continue to learn from experts in the field. I wish we could have more training and additional, more advanced classes in this field. With the

I rebuild for peace because I believe that youth are at the heart of sustainable change. Not only do they shape the future with their hands and hearts, they actively change the present with their determination to create a better world. In my most recent work with youth in gangs, I have found myself in awe of their innovation and courage. I support rebuild for peace because it provides an opportunity for youth to flourish. I deeply believe that we will not have peace until th

Aloha, my name is Aaron Hiroyuki Zakimi. My family’s great grandparents immigrated from the islands of Japan and Okinawa in the early 1900s. They journeyed to the pacific islands of Hawaii for better economic opportunities to provide a better future for their children. Growing up in Hawaii, I had the wonderful opportunity to be surrounded by people from all over the world living together. Despite the preconceived notions of living in paradise, there were many families str

“I finished high school last year, but didn't have enough money to go to college. I lost hope that I would ever be on a track that would allow me to contribute to my family. My sister is unemployed and I didn't want to be in the same situation. My accomplishments in this clothing manufacturing training have helped me to regain hope, because now, I have a passion that will allow me to work productively wherever I am. When I finished my first kafia, my colleagues and neighbors

Like most people, I have spent a lot of time worrying that I might never find an enjoyable, fulfilling job. My brain has enjoyed taunting me, particularly with the creation of an imaginary scene in which I take a huge container containing everything I learnt from my Modern Languages and Cultures degree and pour it slowly and completely into the sea, where it rots and is eaten by fish as I look on regretfully. This image was strong in my mind when I arrived in Jordan in late D

"Because of the traditions in the southern area, it is not very common for women to leave their homes and go to school or work. However, my insistence and passion along with my husband’s willingness to help, has allowed me to work in many places within this region. This region, specifically the southernmost area in Jordan, needs a lot of media attention to illustrate what is going on. Many of the young girls, who have finished high school or their bachelor degree, have very f

“I know I can apply what I learn in this training immediately after I graduate. I can either buy products and work as a hair stylist from home or I can, with this specialized training, go to Karak (which is the nearest city) and find a full time job. Despite the very few opportunities here, these kinds of trainings give us hope. They allow us to find more meaning in everyday life.” Sabba is a student at the Cosmetology Center in the Municipality of Al-Karak. TAGS: #StoriesofP