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Enterprise Development Training to Support Economic Empowerment for Women Home-based Workers and Excluded Groups in Pakistan

Client: UN Women

Project Scope and Objectives

  • Empower women home-based workers (WHBWs) and women with disabilities (WWDs) in entrepreneurship and business development.
  • Provide skills for setting up and managing microenterprises, improving visibility, marketing, and business growth.
  • Enhance income opportunities and social protection access for participants.

Project Deliverables:

  • Eight 4-day Enterprise Development Training (EDT) workshops for 240 women (120 in Multan, 120 in Sialkot).
  • Interactive training modules covering entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and digital tools.
  • A comprehensive participant handbook and workshop materials.

Implementation:

  • Organized four workshops each in Multan and Sialkot, involving 30 participants per session.
  • Conducted a “Business Creation Exercise” (BCE) for practical application of learned skills.
  • Used participatory methods like group work, role-playing, and market surveys.

Outcomes:

  • Improved entrepreneurial competencies among participants.
  • Development of feasible business plans and practical experience through BCE.
  • Increased confidence and knowledge in running small businesses.

Learnings:

  • Tailored training programs to participants’ literacy levels maximize engagement.
  • Hands-on activities like BCE are crucial for skill application.
  • Addressing logistical challenges like time constraints and participant hesitations enhances training impact.

 Certified by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, Mera Maan is a Social Enterprise with a profound origin story, committed to creating meaningful impact beyond business.

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