Due to the recent Corona pandemic, the lockdowns and public restrictions throughout the country, the economy of the country has been seriously affected. This has decreased the GDP rate and increased the inflation, due to which prices of general commodities have gone very high. This economic crises is not only the story of Pakistan, but it has caused a dent to the global economy.
The situation has turned worse for the families who have been depending on a single bread earner to run their kitchen. This is where HOPE – An NGO in Pakistan comes forward to ease the difficulty of the needy. HOPE has been establishing Vocational centers throughout Pakistan since a very long time.
HOPE- An Educational NGO in Pakistan in collaboration with Procter & Gamble Pakistan, is making Vocational training easily accessible to the far off underdeveloped areas of Pakistan.
The People of Ghaggar are living below the poverty line. Life has been very difficult for the locals living here, especially since the pandemic, which made earning a living a real challenge. Keeping this in view HOPE has established a Vocational Center in Ghaggar at Haji Jangi Khan Goth. In this vocational center computer classes and sewing and cutting is taught. Through which young boys/girls and women can take advantage of this facility and learn a skill which they can implement in the practical world in order to earn a livelihood for their families. The main objective being to provide them skills which will enable them to earn a decent living.
These people have no access to computers. Providing computers in this remote area results in them not only having access to computers but also in opening a new world of technology for them. In this digital age, learning computers has become essential to compete in these times. Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla - A Child Specialist in Karachi, monitors the progress of each vocational center very closely, and encourages such young girls and women to learn a skill, through which they can be made capable of earing a side income for their family in order to reduce the financial pressure on their spouse or parents.
The computer training program is a 6 month course in which students are taught Microsoft Word, Excel and Paint. There are 2 shifts each day, in order to increase the concentration level of the teacher on each student. While in the stitching center; training is given on sewing, stitching, cutting and embroidery. The course is designed to cater the needs of the women at their own pace.
At the vocational center the shifts are designed in such a manner where students and housewives both can avail the training according to the timing which suits them best. They can easily manage their family responsibilities side by side.
The primary purpose of this vocational center is to equip women with a capability to earn their own income by doing small scale business or giving part-time services.
This is how a small action can transform their lives and, in turn, reduce the burden on a single working member. It will also result in the society's economic progress.
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