By Amna Hassan Kazmi | CEO
Projects on the Go (PoG) – Progress Report
December 2025 – February 2026
Over the past three months, the Projects on the Go (PoG) initiative has grown into a vibrant hub of creativity, skill-building, and livelihood generation. What began as small-scale craft production has evolved into a dynamic ecosystem where women artisans, young trainees, and community participants are not only creating products but building confidence, skills, and sustainable income pathways.
In December, the team focused on strengthening production capacity while actively engaging in community events. Mary and Bisma led the creation of handcrafted bags, introducing new designs such as doll bags while fulfilling custom orders. Alongside them, Rabia worked closely with children during community events, blending creativity with learning through hands-on activities.
At the same time, Anam contributed extensively to artistic production, preparing canvases and ceramic pieces while also supporting the visual transformation of the learning space through corridor decoration and festival preparations. A major milestone during this period was the production of 100 puppets by a vendor, each one later used as a learning tool in storytelling and engagement sessions with children.
Behind the scenes, the GEN team worked at scale, cutting, stitching, and preparing hundreds of bag components. This coordinated effort laid the foundation for larger production outputs in the months ahead.
Moving into January, the program expanded both in scale and in people. New team members, including Kauser, Fiza, and Kiran, joined the initiative, marking an important step in extending livelihood opportunities. These new participants were trained in doll-making, puppet-making, and jewelry design, reflecting PoG’s commitment to skill transfer and inclusion.
Production intensified across all categories. Bisma and Rabia managed high-volume bag production while also creating soft toys and kites for seasonal activities. Anam diversified output with bracelets, decorative items, and Basant-themed crafts, while also leading hands-on learning activities such as recycling workshops for children.
Marry played a key role in fulfilling custom textile orders, including shawls, mufflers, and home décor items, while also maintaining the organization of the production space. The GEN team continued large-scale bag production, ensuring consistency and quality across all outputs.
January was not only about production, it was about building people. New artisans gained confidence, learned new techniques, and began contributing meaningfully within just weeks of joining.
By February, the program reached a stage of maturity where production, training, and community engagement were seamlessly integrated. Anum led a highly productive month, creating a wide range of items, from bracelets and ceramic pieces to Ramadan-themed canvases and Eidi pouches. Her work also extended into educational engagement, where she facilitated activities with school students and contributed to large-scale events like the Lahore Children’s Festival.
The team also embraced digital learning, producing DIY tutorial videos and assembling craft kits for children, expanding PoG’s reach beyond physical spaces.
Bisma continued consistent production of bags, toys, and kites while supporting puppet-making for library events. Fiza significantly increased her output in doll-making, demonstrating clear growth in skill and confidence, while Kiran continued her training journey alongside the team.
Meanwhile, Marry balanced both custom and general production orders while managing inventory and ensuring smooth operations in the workspace.
The GEN team once again demonstrated its strength in scaling production, cutting, stitching, and embroidering hundreds of bags with precision and teamwork.
Impact Reflection
Over these three months, PoG has not only produced hundreds of handcrafted items, it has built something far more meaningful:
This report reflects more than productivity, it reflects transformation.
Each product represents time, care, and skill.
Each training moment represents opportunity.
Each event represents connection.
Your support is enabling a model where creativity is not just an activity, it is a pathway to dignity, learning, and sustainable livelihoods.
As we move forward, PoG will continue to grow as a space where communities create, learn, and thrive, together.
In addition to production and artisan training, PoG also created meaningful learning opportunities for children from the community. IT Club sessions and puppet-making workshops were regularly conducted, providing children with hands-on exposure to digital tools, storytelling, and creative expression. These sessions not only enhanced their confidence and imagination but also offered a safe and engaging space for learning beyond the classroom.
By Amna Hassan Kazmi | CEO
By Amna Hassan Kazmi | CEO
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