Empower 100 Pakistani Women through Sewing Skill

Mehrish rafaaqat Sehrish Bibi Sadaf Tariq

The Society for Human Development (SHD) organization has embarked on a transformative initiative aimed at empowering women in District Toba Tek Singh by opening vocational training centers. This program is designed to provide women with the skills and resources necessary to achieve economic self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life through the skill of stitching.

SHD's vocational training centers offer a comprehensive six-month course focused on practical skills development, particularly in sewing and tailoring. The training curriculum includes basic and advanced sewing techniques, entrepreneurial skills, and financial literacy.

The program has not only equipped women with technical skills but has also instilled confidence and a sense of independence. For instance, many participants who were previously dependent on their families now contribute financially, improving their social standing and self-worth. Recently, upon the completion of the courses, the skilled women received sewing machines from SHD to initiate their businesses. 3 of the students received sewing machines and were happy and excited for a new beginning.

Building on the success of the vocational training centers, SHD plans to expand training programs and increase outreach, and we need your continuous support for the project.

For the betterment of the women and young girls who support their parents by working as domestic helpers and in brick kilns, the sewing centers in Gojra under SHD are running successfully. A few more illiterate and unskilled girls who are unemployed have also joined the centers and the numbers are increasing. The women appear satisfied with and excited about the training. They intend to successfully complete the course, earn additional income for their families, and payback the brick kiln and farm owners for the loans their families have taken out.

The sewing center teachers are incredibly dedicated and on time. To help the students stay up-to-date with the latest trends, teachers at both centers have introduced new stitching concepts and modern designs. The former students are making decent money and have been assisting their families in raising their standard of living. They appreciate all of SHD's assistance and support.