Skill development project in Pakistan
Women’s Skill Centre in District Bagh, Kashmir
The Waqf Fund, in partnership with Human Appeal, has launched a Women’s Skill Centre in District Bagh, Kashmir, providing training in tailoring and embroidery. Till now, 60 women have been enrolled who are receiving this training. The initiative aims to empower women with financial independence, restore dignity, and strengthen community resilience amid rising living costs.
With rising inflation and unemployment in the country making it difficult for people to support their families. Pakistan’s annual inflation surged to 5.6% in September, the highest since October 2024, up from 3.0% in August. Inflation is at its peak in Jammu & Kashmir, with few job opportunities, it is getting difficult to support the family in this difficult time. The cost of essential goods and daily living has become a growing challenge for families — especially for women struggling to support their households.
Women learning skills to support their families
What livelihood support will I provide?
Our projects are delivered in partnership with Human Appeal who have over 30 years’ experience and deliver aid in over 25 countries. Their livelihood projects include:
Sewing machine, tools, and training for women to become tailors.
Hives, bees, safety equipment, training and ongoing support to become a honey bee farmer.
A pair of goats and livestock management training.
Tools, seeds and training to grow drought-resistant vegetables.
40 chicks, training, and support to start a chicken farm.
Olive, fig, and coffee trees to farmers.
