Support Women Vocational Center in Pakistan

by Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan
Support Women Vocational Center in Pakistan
Support Women Vocational Center in Pakistan
Support Women Vocational Center in Pakistan
Support Women Vocational Center in Pakistan
Support Women Vocational Center in Pakistan
Support Women Vocational Center in Pakistan
Support Women Vocational Center in Pakistan
Support Women Vocational Center in Pakistan
Support Women Vocational Center in Pakistan
Support Women Vocational Center in Pakistan
Support Women Vocational Center in Pakistan
Support Women Vocational Center in Pakistan
Support Women Vocational Center in Pakistan
Support Women Vocational Center in Pakistan
Support Women Vocational Center in Pakistan
Support Women Vocational Center in Pakistan
Support Women Vocational Center in Pakistan
Support Women Vocational Center in Pakistan

Summary

The Kalash Women Skill Development Center empowers local women in Chitral's Kalash Valley by providing vocational training in sewing, food processing, and IT education. The center equips women with practical skills to generate income, gain economic independence, and support their families, while promoting entrepreneurship and preserving the indigenous community's culture and heritage.

$40,000
total goal
$39,675
remaining
2
donors
0
monthly donors
1
year

Challenge

Women in Kalash Valley face limited access to education and employment due to social, language, and geographic barriers. Although locals are talented, they lack proper training centers to develop skills. Without such opportunities, women remain economically dependent and cannot fully contribute to their families or community development, limiting the social and economic growth of the indigenous population.

Solution

The Kalash Women Skill Development Center offers hands-on vocational training in sewing, food processing, and IT skills. Women receive mentorship, practical guidance, and access to resources needed to start small businesses or find employment. The center empowers participants to build skills, achieve financial independence, and actively contribute to their families and the wider community.

Long-Term Impact

By providing vocational training, the project empowers talented women in Kalash Valley to gain skills, earn sustainable income, and support their families. It enhances economic independence, confidence, and social participation, while reducing gender disparities, preserving cultural heritage, and promoting long-term social and economic development in Chitral's indigenous community.

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Organization Information

Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan

Location: Lahore, Punjab - Pakistan
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Project Leader:
Muhammad Imad Ud Din
Lahore , Punjab Pakistan

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