Project Overview
Funding Source: USAID
Location: Balakot, District Mansehra
Through the US Ambassador’s Fund Program, FEEDER provided tailoring and embroidery training to
120 women in Balakot. The initiative was designed to strengthen women’s vocational skills and
create opportunities for home-based income generation. The training contributed to women’s
economic empowerment, self-reliance, and improved livelihood opportunities within their
communities.
About the Project
Vocational training can provide women with practical skills that support economic participation and greater self-reliance.
The project focused on developing skills in tailoring and embroidery through structured training activities for women in the area.
Project Objectives
The project aimed to:
- Provide practical vocational skills to women.
- Develop knowledge and skills in tailoring and embroidery.
- Support opportunities for economic participation.
- Promote women’s empowerment and self-reliance.
- Strengthen livelihood opportunities through marketable skills.
Key Activities
The main activity of the project was the delivery of Tailoring and Embroidery Training to 120 female participants in Balakot.
Project Impact
The project supported women in gaining practical vocational skills that could contribute to future livelihood and income-generation opportunities.
The initiative represents FEEDER’s commitment to women’s empowerment, skills development and economic participation.