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HunarGah: a development, empowerment and livelihood program for underprivileged women across Pakistan. The lack of an education for girls in Pakistan directly affects their future earnings and careers. On average, women with primary education earn only 51% of what men earn. Under 50% of girls in Pakistan are currently receiving an education compared to their male counterparts at 78%, which results in huge gender inequality and an entire population that is disadvantaged and unempowered. Even those who are lucky enough to have...

By Perveen Sarwar One of the Sarwar Foundation’s founding missions is to save lives by providing access to free, quality healthcare. For thousands of women across Pakistan, having access to free healthcare can be the difference between life and death. A recent UN health report found that one quarter of young women need permission to seek healthcare, while 71% do not want to visit a health facility alone. Women’s health in Pakistan can often be of particular concern because they are...

HunarGah: “a training centre that is empowering women, financially and socially, to contribute towards the development of society.” In Pakistan, women’s representation in the workforce remains far too low. Women make up almost 50% of the country’s population, but only 22% of the workforce. When women can find employment, it is often for inadequate salaries and long hours.The Sarwar Foundation is determined to change this by empowering women, and inspiring them to unlock their potential by learning new skills, ensuring women...

The Sarwar Foundation hosted an exhibition stand at the 7th Pakistan-China Business Forum Industrial Expo showcasing the flagship HunarGah project. The Foundation has supported the establishment of more than 150 HunarGah skills training centres for women across the Punjab which have enabled thousands of women to access education and training, allowing them to earn independent income and establish their own businesses. Graduates from the HunarGahs attended the expo and exhibited a range of hand made products including clothing and jewellery. The...

Vice Chair of the Sarwar Foundation, Perveen Sarwar, has distributed certificates to women who have completed their courses at HunarGah skill training centres in Chicawatni. The foundation has already supported the establishment of more than 150 HunarGah skills training centres for women across the Punjab. All HunarGahs are installed with the latest equipment and offer a range of training options including dress design and sewing classes, beautician courses, computer skill, jewellery and handicraft courses. Some also offer tutoring to children of...

The Sarwar Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of the Punjab’s Technical & Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) – the largest skill training provider in Pakistan – agreeing to the provision of technical assistance across a wide range of technical education and vocational training courses. The MoU outlines that the Sarwar Foundation will work with TEVTA to assist in the training of staff as well as developing the education and training curriculum. The Sarwar Foundation will...

We have filmed a new documentary to showcase the work we do to empower women in Pakistan. Women in Pakistan make up only 20% of the country’s workforce Training women specific skill sets has the potential to transform their future. The Sarwar Foundation has launched more than 150 Hunargah skills training centres for women across the Punjab. These centres have trained more than 5,500 women who are now able to earn their own livelihood. Watch the six-minute documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtmfcD4tj-g All Hunargahs are equipped with the latest...

Vice Chair Perveen Sarwar has demanded economic justice for women in Pakistan. Speaking on International Women’s Day, she called for implementation of labour rights, recognition of women’s input to the ‘care economy’ as unpaid labour, provision of maternity leaves and day care centres to ensure women’s inclusion in labour force. Too many women are dependent on male guardians as they don’t have marketable skills. Mrs Sarwar is striving to empower them. She has reaffirmed her commitment towards gender equality, women...