Gender Equality Pakistan Project #25754

A Training Center to Support 400 Women Every Year

by Association For Women's Awareness and Rural Development

Project Report | Jul 3, 2026
From Learning to Earning

By Azeem Christopher | Project Leader

In Warispura, Faisalabad, many women and girls face social and economic barriers that limit their access to education, employment, and financial independence. Through its Women's Empowerment and Vocational Skills Development Project, AWARD Pakistan is creating opportunities for marginalized women to develop practical skills, increase their confidence, and build sustainable livelihoods.

During this reporting period, 120 women and girls completed vocational training in a range of marketable skills. Forty-eight participants completed beauty skills training, and 20 are now providing home-based beauty services within their communities. Eighteen women received stitching training, with 10 already earning an income or operating small tailoring businesses. 12 participants completed computer literacy training, enabling five to secure freelance work and begin earning online. In addition, 42 women completed bike riding training, with 30 reporting greater mobility, independence, and confidence in their daily lives.

To celebrate their achievements, participants took part in a recreational trip that encouraged teamwork and personal growth. This was followed by end-of-course assessments and a certificate distribution ceremony recognizing their commitment and successful completion of the training. A breast cancer awareness session was also organized, equipping women with essential knowledge about early detection, prevention, and overall health.

The enthusiasm shown by participants has encouraged many more women from Warispura and surrounding communities to apply for the next training cycle. AWARD Pakistan is preparing to enroll a new batch, ensuring that more women can access life-changing skills and economic opportunities.

To meet this growing demand, the construction of the vocational training centre remains a top priority. An additional USD 13,793 is needed to complete the facility, including a residential hostel for women travelling from distant rural areas who lack access to safe accommodation. This hostel will ensure that school dropouts and underserved women can participate in training without barriers.

With the continued support of GlobalGiving donors, AWARD Pakistan can complete this centre and expand opportunities for hundreds more women. Every contribution helps provide skills, confidence, and pathways to financial independence, empowering women to transform not only their own lives but also the future of their families and communities.

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Mar 17, 2026
A nurturing space for women to learn and succeed.

By Azeem Christopher | Project Leader

AWARD Pakistan continues to make significant progress in empowering women and girls in Warispura, Faisalabad, where cultural norms and economic challenges often limit women’s opportunities beyond household roles. To address this, AWARD is developing a multi-story vocational training centre designed to equip marginalized women with practical skills, enabling financial independence and social empowerment.

In the most recent training cycle, 120 women and girls successfully participated in various skill-based courses. Among them, 48 received training in beauty skills, and 20 now offer home-based services. In stitching, 18 women were trained, of whom 10 have started earning or established small businesses. A total of 12 participants completed computer literacy training, with 5 securing freelance opportunities. Additionally, 42 women were trained in bike riding, with 30 reporting increased mobility and independence in their daily lives.

To ensure a holistic learning experience, participants were also engaged in a recreational trip, followed by end-of-course assessments. Certificates were awarded during a formal ceremony, recognizing their dedication and achievements. The centre also organized a breast cancer awareness session, promoting health awareness and preventive care among women.

With growing demand, AWARD Pakistan is preparing to enroll the next batch, extending these transformative opportunities to more women from Warispura and surrounding rural areas.

Despite these successes, the project requires USD 13,793 to complete the construction of the training centre, including a residential hostel. This facility is essential for women traveling from distant areas who lack safe accommodation, ensuring inclusive access for school dropouts and underserved women.

We sincerely appeal to the GlobalGiving community and our valued supporters to help bridge this funding gap. Your support will enable women to gain critical skills, achieve economic independence, and build a more empowered and resilient future for themselves and their communities in Faisalabad.

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Dec 17, 2025
A Safe Space for Women to Learn, Grow, and Thrive

By Azeem Christopher | Project Leader

AWARD Pakistan continues to make strides in empowering women and girls in Warispura, Faisalabad, where cultural pressures and socio-economic limitations often restrict women to traditional household roles. To address this, AWARD has been developing a multi-story training centre aimed at equipping marginalized women with vocational skills, helping them achieve financial independence and social dignity.

From the latest training batch, 120 women and girls participated in courses in computer literacy, beautician skills, and stitching. 48 in beautification (20 now offering home-based services), 18 in stitching (10 working or starting businesses), 12 in computer literacy (5 securing freelance jobs), and 42 in bike riding (30 reporting increased mobility). To make learning engaging and holistic, the participants were also given a recreational trip, followed by end-of-course examinations. Successful trainees received their certificates during a formal distribution ceremony, recognizing their hard work and achievement. In addition, the centre hosted a breast cancer awareness seminar, sensitizing women to important health issues and encouraging proactive care.

With demand growing, AWARD Pakistan is now preparing to enroll the next batch of trainees, ensuring more women from Warispura and surrounding rural areas have access to these life-changing opportunities.

However, despite these achievements, the centre still requires USD 13,793 to complete the construction of the multi-story building, including a residential hostel. This hostel is crucial for women coming from distant rural areas who are otherwise unable to attend due to a lack of safe and affordable accommodation. Completing this facility will ensure that unskilled and school-dropout women can fully participate in training, gain essential skills, and transform their lives.

We humbly appeal to the GlobalGiving community and our supporters to help us bridge this funding gap. Your contribution will directly enable women to access education, vocational skills, and opportunities they would not otherwise have while creating a safer, more empowered, and independent generation of women in Faisalabad.

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