Coaching Tanzania’s future beauty professionals
By Abiodun Ogundairo
21 March 2021 |
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Young Tanzanian Farida Othman teaches dozens of girls how to make a living in the beauty and fashion industry. Her goal is to help the young women to employ themselves and be independent.
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