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Women Vocational Training Center

PECHS, Karachi 2017 — Ongoing
1,800+
Women Trained
84%
Employment Rate
6
Course Tracks
Free
All Training
Women Empowerment

Skills That Create Independent Women

ZIMM Global's Women Vocational Training Center in PECHS, Karachi provides free, certified vocational training to women from low-income backgrounds. The center runs courses in tailoring and fashion design, digital literacy, small business management, English communication, and financial literacy — giving graduates the tools to earn independently and lead their families.

Courses Offered

The center runs six certified tracks: (1) Tailoring & Fashion Design, (2) Digital Literacy & MS Office, (3) Small Business & Accounts, (4) English Communication, (5) Financial Literacy & Microfinance, and (6) Handicrafts & Embroidery. All courses are 3 months, free of charge, and end with a ZIMM-certified diploma.

Economic Impact

84% of graduates are earning independently within six months of completing the program. The average monthly income of a graduate is PKR 18,000 — compared to zero income before enrollment. Over 200 graduates have launched micro-businesses supported by ZIMM's microfinance partnerships.

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Project Details
Category
Women Empowerment
Location
PECHS, Karachi
Timeline
2017 — Ongoing
Status
Active
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Common Questions

FAQs

Women aged 16–45 from low-income households in Karachi. No prior education required for the tailoring and handicraft tracks. Basic literacy is required for digital and business courses. Apply at zimm.org.pk/contact.
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