A small barber shop in Popondetta, Papua New Guinea, known as True Hand Barber, is making a significant impact on local youth employment. Starting as a simple home-based service, the business has expanded to offer training opportunities alongside jobs. True Hand Barber provides practical skills development in barbering, equipping young people with a trade. This initiative aims to address unemployment and offer a pathway to economic independence for the region’s youth. The business’s growth demonstrates a successful model for community-based job creation. Access to further details about the project requires a subscription to the Post Courier. The shop is fostering hope and opportunity within the Popondetta community.