Henna Skill project

WE ENROLL
ABOUT
75 STUDENTS
EACH YEAR

our henna
project
is one
of a kind

The Somaliweyn Relief Agency’s Henna Art Project is a unique cultural and artistic program that trains 25 students every three months (75 annually). The project offers individuals of all ages a creative outlet for self-expression and an opportunity to earn income.  Henna training is provided, both in-person in Minnesota, USA, and in Somalia.

SOMALIA AND USA

our henna
project
is one
of a kind

henna drawing from left is by one of the students in somalia students Somalia
SOMALIA

Henna Art as Creative Expression

Henna is an artistic way for people to express themselves. In our program, students learn directly from experienced henna artists and teachers through a step-by-step process: Safety First – Students begin by learning the proper safety practices when working with henna. Fundamentals – Training continues with cone shaping, henna types, and mixing henna paste. Skill Development – Students practice applying henna paste on reusable acrylic models to refine their techniques. These acrylic models serve as valuable practice tools. Once students perfect their skills, they are ready to graduate as confident henna artists.